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foment
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foment
verb
/foʊˈmɛnt/
following
fomentation
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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