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foment

verb

/foʊˈmɛnt/

Meaning

To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.

instigate, provoke, incite, agitate, encourage

suppress, calm, pacify

foment rebellion, foment unrest, foment violence, foment discontent

to enter someone's land or property without permission

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

Make something continue indefinitely. To preserve from extinction or oblivion.

To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

To get or be given something; to accept something offered.