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• foment (verb)

foment

/ˈfoʊˌmɛnt/

verb

foments;

fomented;

fomenting

foment

/ˈfoʊˌmɛnt/

verb

foments;

fomented;

fomenting

Britannica Dictionary definition of FOMENT

[+ object]

formal

:

to cause or try to cause the growth or development of (something bad or harmful)

:

incite

• foment rebellion/war/revolution
• He was accused of fomenting violence.

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— fomenter

noun,

plural

fomenters

[count]