Meaning foment
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fomentearly 15c., "apply hot liquids," from Old French fomenter "apply hot compress (to a wound)" (13c.), from Late Latin fomentare, from Latin fomentum "warm application, poultice, [..]
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foment(v) try to stir up public opinion(v) bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
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foment
To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
''He was arrested for fomenting a riot; after all, it's bad enough being in a riot but starting one is much worse.''
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