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fomenting


Meanings
  • Verb

    To incite or stir up (feelings, rebellion, or trouble)


Synonyms

beath
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fomenting
kneading , feeding , heeding , leading
Variants
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foment , fomented , fomenter , fomenters , fomenting , foments
Forms
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The past tense and past participle of 'foment' is 'fomented'. There are no irregular forms for this verb.


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'fomentare', meaning 'to bathe, soak, or steep'. The verb form 'foment' comes from the noun 'foment' which means 'a hot or medicinal application'. The figurative meaning 'to incite or stir up' developed in the late 16th century.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'foment' comes from the Latin word 'fomentare', which means 'to bathe, soak, or steep'.

  2. The verb 'foment' is often used in legal contexts to describe the actions of individuals or groups who incite or stir up trouble or rebellion.

  3. The word 'foment' can also be used as a noun to refer to a hot or medicinal application.


Related Concepts
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  1. Inciting: The act of encouraging or provoking someone to do something, often with the intent of causing trouble or unrest.

  2. Rebellion: An act of open resistance to authority or refusal to obey laws, often in response to perceived injustice or oppression.


Culture
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In literature, 'fomenting' is often used to describe the actions of individuals or groups who stir up trouble or rebellion. In art, there are no notable depictions of 'fomenting' as a concept, but it can be seen in political cartoons and propaganda as a symbol of unrest and instability. In music, there are several songs with the word 'foment' in the title, such as 'Foment' by The Mars Volta and 'Foment' by The Dillinger Escape Plan.

How to Memorize "fomenting"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pot of water being heated on a stove. Visualize someone stirring the water with a wooden spoon, causing small bubbles to form and rise to the surface. This is the action of 'fomenting' - stirring up feelings or trouble, just like the water in the pot.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fomenting' with the idea of stirring up trouble or rebellion. Remember that it is often used to describe the actions of individuals or groups who incite unrest and instability.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'FIRE' to remember the meaning of 'foment': 'F' for 'fomenting' means 'To Incite or Stir Up'.


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