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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fo•ment /foʊˈmɛnt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to start or foster:to foment distrust and rebellion.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fo•ment (fō ment′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.);
promote the growth or development of:to foment trouble; to foment discontent. - to apply warm water or medicated liquid, ointments, etc., to (the surface of the body).
- Late Latin fōmentāre, verb, verbal derivative of Latin fōmentum soothing application, poultice, contraction of *fōvimentum, equivalent. to fōv(ēre) to keep warm + -i- -i- + -mentum -ment
- Middle English fomenten 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged incite, provoke, arouse, inflame, excite, stir up; encourage, stimulate.
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