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Foment
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Simple meaning
What does Foment mean?
To stir up trouble or feeling.
Dictionary definition
To encourage or stir up trouble, unrest, or strong feeling.
Example sentences
Foment in a sentence
easy
The speech seemed to foment anger.
medium
Rumors can foment distrust.
hard
Foment is usually used for stirring up negative emotions or unrest.
Synonyms
Words like Foment
inciteTo encourage action, often trouble.
stirRelated word that supports the meaning of foment.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmTo make peaceful.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foment, depending on context.
Word family
Foment word family
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Practice 1
What does foment mean?
Foment means to stir up trouble or feeling.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foment?
Incite is close in meaning to foment in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foment?
Calm contrasts with foment.
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