ALL meanings of foment
fo·ment
F f - noun foment Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). 1
- transitive verb foment stir up: unrest, etc. 1
- verb with object foment to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of: to foment trouble; to foment discontent. 1
- verb with object foment to apply warm water or medicated liquid, ointments, etc., to (the surface of the body). 1
- verb foment If someone or something foments trouble or violent opposition, they cause it to develop. 0
- verb foment to encourage or instigate (trouble, discord, etc); stir up 0
- verb foment to apply heat and moisture to (a part of the body) to relieve pain and inflammation 0
- verb transitive foment to treat with warm water, medicated lotions, etc. 0
- verb transitive foment to stir up (trouble); instigate; incite 0
- noun foment Fomentation. 0
- verb foment To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate. 0
- verb foment (medicine) To apply a poultice to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge. 0