Associations to the word «Foment»

Wiktionary

FOMENT, verb. To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
FOMENT, verb. (medicine) To apply a poultice to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge.
FOMENT, noun. Fomentation.

Dictionary definition

FOMENT, verb. Try to stir up public opinion.
FOMENT, verb. Bathe with warm water or medicated lotions; "His legs should be fomented".

Wise words

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