foment

verb

fo·ment ˈfō-ˌment How to pronounce foment (audio)

fō-ˈment

fomented; fomenting; foments

transitive verb

: to promote the growth or development of : rouse, incite

foment a rebellion

was accused of fomenting a riot

fomenter noun

Did you know?

If you had sore muscles in the 1600s, your doctor might have advised you to foment the injury, perhaps with heated lotions or warm wax. Does this sound like an odd prescription? Not if you know that foment traces to the Latin verb fovēre, which means "to heat or warm" or "to soothe." The earliest documented English uses of foment appear in medical texts offering advice on how to soothe various aches and pains by the application of moist heat. In time, the idea of applying heat became a metaphor for stimulating or rousing to action. Foment then started being used in political contexts to mean "to stir up" or "to call to action."

Example Sentences

He was accused of fomenting violence. John Adams's wife, Abigail, told him that if women were not remembered by the new American government, they would “foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice or Representation”.

Recent Examples on the Web In the meantime, the internet has blossomed into a far more insidiously efficient tool for those who seek to foment discord and terrorism.

Marc Fisher, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Aug. 2022 And yet, the agency failed to incapacitate Ukraine’s government, foment any semblance of a pro-Russian groundswell or interrupt President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hold on power.

Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 Typically, Moscow exploits mass protests in the U.S. to amplify discord and divisions in America through social media in the attempt to help foment social unrest.

Fox News, 25 June 2022 Not to mention the increasingly loud conservative voices that try to foment irrational outrage over any acknowledgement of the actual reality of LGBTQ people existing.

Tracy Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022 The shooter in that attack aimed to foment discord between Muslims and non-Muslims, with the goal of driving followers of Islam out of the country.

Emma Coleman Jordan, CNN, 29 May 2022 Her travels this week underscore New Zealand's desire to foment stronger ties with the U.S.

Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 25 May 2022 Think about how many White supremacist organizations have taken up residency in East County over the years or about the ways extremists sought to use Defend East County to foment hate.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2022 Rising prices could again foment political instability in the Middle East.

Frida Ghitis, CNN, 3 June 2022 See More

单词	fomenters
释义	foment verb fo·ment ˈfō-ˌment fō-ˈment fomented; fomenting; foments transitive verb : to promote the growth or development of : rouse, incite foment a rebellion was accused of fomenting a riot fomenter noun Did you know? If you had sore muscles in the 1600s, your doctor might have advised you to foment the injury, perhaps with heated lotions or warm wax. Does this sound like an odd prescription? Not if you know that foment traces to the Latin verb fovēre, which means "to heat or warm" or "to soothe." The earliest documented English uses of foment appear in medical texts offering advice on how to soothe various aches and pains by the application of moist heat. In time, the idea of applying heat became a metaphor for stimulating or rousing to action. Foment then started being used in political contexts to mean "to stir up" or "to call to action." Synonyms abet brew ferment incite instigate pick provoke raise stir (up) whip (up) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was accused of fomenting violence. John Adams's wife, Abigail, told him that if women were not remembered by the new American government, they would “foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice or Representation”. Recent Examples on the Web In the meantime, the internet has blossomed into a far more insidiously efficient tool for those who seek to foment discord and terrorism. Marc Fisher, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Aug. 2022 And yet, the agency failed to incapacitate Ukraine’s government, foment any semblance of a pro-Russian groundswell or interrupt President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hold on power. Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 Typically, Moscow exploits mass protests in the U.S. to amplify discord and divisions in America through social media in the attempt to help foment social unrest. Fox News, 25 June 2022 Not to mention the increasingly loud conservative voices that try to foment irrational outrage over any acknowledgement of the actual reality of LGBTQ people existing. Tracy Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022 The shooter in that attack aimed to foment discord between Muslims and non-Muslims, with the goal of driving followers of Islam out of the country. Emma Coleman Jordan, CNN, 29 May 2022 Her travels this week underscore New Zealand's desire to foment stronger ties with the U.S. Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 25 May 2022 Think about how many White supremacist organizations have taken up residency in East County over the years or about the ways extremists sought to use Defend East County to foment hate. San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2022 Rising prices could again foment political instability in the Middle East. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 3 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, to apply a warm substance to, from Late Latin fomentare, from Latin fomentum compress, from fovēre to heat, soothe; akin to Lithuanian degti to burn, Sanskrit dahati it burns First Known Use circa 1613, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition foment 1 of 2 noun fo·ment ˈfō-ˌment : fomentation foment 2 of 2 transitive verb fo·ment fō-ˈment : to treat with moist heat (as for easing pain) fomenters noun plural of fomenter as in inciters a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent sent the fomenters of the rebellion to prison Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inciters agitators rebels instigators insurgents demagogues supporters provocateurs promoters proponents firebrands advocates protesters apostles demonstrators revolutionaries reformers rabble-rousers demagogs exciters incendiaries radicals provokers champions troublemakers revolters insurrectionists kindlers extremists subversives reformists revolutionists protestors marchers exponents boosters objectors picketers persuaders alarmists prompters prodders backers agents provocateurs Antonyms & Near Antonyms reconcilers peacemakers uniters
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