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1. (v.t.) foment
to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of:
to foment trouble.
2. foment
to apply warm water or medicated liquid, ointments, etc., to (the surface of the body).
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < LL, v. der. of L fōmentum soothing application)
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1. (verb) agitate, foment, stir up
try to stir up public opinion
2. (verb) foment
bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
"His legs should be fomented"
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1. (verb) foment
to apply a warm lotion to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge wet with warm water or medicated liquid
2. (verb) foment
to cherish with heat; to foster
3. (verb) foment
to nurse to life or activity; to cherish and promote by excitements; to encourage; to abet; to instigate; -- used often in a bad sense; as, to foment ill humors
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