fomenting

foʊˈmɛntɪŋ

Definition

Definition of fomenting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

conflictstirring up or inciting trouble or rebellion

The leader was known for his fomenting speeches that stirred the crowd.

inciting

instigating

provoking

development

Rare

promoting the growth or development of something

Rare

The organization was fomenting change in the community through various initiatives.

encouraging

inciting

stimulating

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Origin of fomenting

Latin, fomentare (to warm)

Examples of fomenting in a sentence

The article was accused of fomenting unrest.
Their efforts were fomenting innovation in the tech industry.
The leader's speech was fomenting enthusiasm among the crowd.

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French:fomentant, encourageant, ...
German:aufhetzend, fördernd, ...
Italian:incitante, incoraggiante, ...
Spanish:incitador, promotor, ...
Portuguese:incitador, incentivador, ...
Chinese:煽动性的, 促进发展的, ...
Japanese:扇動的な, 促進する, ...
Arabic:مُحَرِّض, مُحَفِّز, ...
Hebrew:מְסִית, מְעוֹדֵד, ...
Russian:подстрекательский, способствующий, ...
Ukrainian:підбурюючий, сприяючий розвитку, ...
Hindi:भड़काने वाला, प्रोत्साहित करने वाला, ...
Bengali:উসকানিমূলক, উন্নয়ন প্রচার করছে, ...
Catalan:incitant, fomentant, ...
Czech:podněcující, stimulující, ...
Danish:opildnende, fremmende, ...
Dutch:opruiend, bevorderend, ...
Greek:υποκινητικός, προωθητικός, ...
Hungarian:szító, előmozdító, ...
Khmer:ញុះញង់, ជំរុញការរីកចម្រើន, ...
Korean:선동적인, 촉진하는, ...
Persian:تحریک‌آمیز, ترویج‌دهنده, ...
Polish:podżegający, promujący, ...
Portuguese (BR):incitando, promovendo, ...
Romanian:incitator, promovând, ...
Swedish:uppviglande, främjande, ...
Thai:ปลุกปั่น, ส่งเสริม, ...
Turkish:kışkırtıcı, destekleyici, ...
Vietnamese:kích động, thúc đẩy sự phát triển, ...

foment

foʊˈmɛnt

Definition of foment - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.

conflictincite or encourage negative actions or feelings

The leader was accused of fomenting rebellion.

agitate

instigate

provoke

medical

Dated

apply heat and moisture to relieve pain

Dated

The nurse fomented the patient's sore muscles.

alleviate

relieve

soothe

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Origin of foment

Latin, fomentum (lotion)

Examples of foment in a sentence

The article was criticized for attempting to foment fear.
She fomented the injury to reduce swelling.
The therapist fomented the area to ease discomfort.

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French:fomenter, soulager par la chaleur, ...
German:schüren, warme Umschläge auflegen, ...
Italian:fomentare, applicare impacchi caldi, ...
Spanish:fomentar, aplicar fomentos, ...
Portuguese:fomentar, aplicar calor, ...
Chinese:煽动, 热敷, ...
Japanese:煽る, 温湿布する, ...
Arabic:أَذْكَى, وَضَعَ كِمَّادَة دَافِئَة, ...
Hebrew:לְהָסִית, לְהַנִּיחַ קוֹמְפְּרֶס חַם, ...
Russian:подстрекать, прогревать, ...
Ukrainian:розпалювати, зробити компрес, ...
Hindi:भड़काना, गर्म सेंक देना, ...
Bengali:উস্কে দেওয়া, তাপ প্রয়োগ করা, ...
Catalan:incitar, aplicar compreses calentes, ...
Czech:podněcovat, nahřívat, ...
Danish:opildne, lægge en varm omslag, ...
Dutch:aanwakkeren, kompres aanbrengen, ...
Greek:υποκινώ, εφαρμόζω θερμότητα, ...
Hungarian:szítani, borogatni, ...
Khmer:ញុះញង់, ស្អំ, ...
Korean:조장하다, 찜질하다, ...
Persian:تحریک کردن, گرم و مرطوب کرد, ...
Polish:podżegać, zastosować okłady, ...
Portuguese (BR):fomentar, aplicar compressa quente, ...
Romanian:a instiga, a aplica comprese calde, ...
Swedish:främja, värma, ...
Thai:ยุยง, ประคบ, ...
Turkish:kışkırtmak, ısıtmak, ...
Vietnamese:kích động, chườm nóng, ...

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