foment
FomentationFomentation.
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Meaning
1 sensesFomentation.
Examples
6 sentencesWe continue to believe that regime is capable of dealing with any disorders that might be fomented by opposition groups.
Why is the West fomenting tensions in Africa?
The request for more American assistance could foment a diplomatic crisis with China.
The news of the FTC opening an investigation into the company fomented panic among investors.
These disputes being carried to Elizabeth, she set herself with heartless policy to foment them in every possible way.
Origin
From Middle English fomenten, a borrowing from Old French fomenter, from Late Latin fōmentFrom Middle English fomenten, a borrowing from Old French fomenter, from Late Latin fōmentāre, from Latin fōmentum (“lotion”), from fovēre (“heat, cherish”).
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