Associations to the word «Fomentation»
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Wiktionary
FOMENTATION, noun. The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors.
FOMENTATION, noun. The lotion applied to a diseased part.
FOMENTATION, noun. Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
Dictionary definition
FOMENTATION, noun. A substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice.
FOMENTATION, noun. Application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation.
FOMENTATION, noun. Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord).
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.