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to foment
01
to bathe or treat with warm liquids, often for healing purposes
Old use
Specialized
Examples
The nurse fomented the injury with a warm herbal compress.
He was instructed to foment the sore muscles twice daily.
02
to encourage or provoke something, especially trouble or conflict
Examples
His words began to foment anger in the crowd.
They tried to foment a rebellion against the government.
