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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 make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

to look carefully for something