🔥foment

verb
/foʊˈmɛnt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.

Synonyms

instigate, provoke, incite, agitate, encourage

Antonyms

suppress, calm, pacify

Collocations

foment rebellion, foment unrest, foment violence, foment discontent

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