fomentation
- noun
- /foʊˌmɛnˈteɪʃən/
- Formal
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incitación
- His speech was criticized for its fomentation of public anger.
Examples
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The fomentation of unrest in the region has raised concerns.
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Authorities are cracking down on the fomentation of racial discord.
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The fomentation of unrest by outside agitators led to days of protests.
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They accused the politician of fomentation of violence.
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The politician's speech was seen as a fomentation of unrest among the citizens.
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During the meeting, he engaged in fomentation by sowing discord between the two groups.
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Historically, certain activists were known for their fomentation of rebellion against oppressive regimes.
Synonyms
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7.2
An action or comment that makes someone react, often making them angry
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7.5
The act of encouraging people to start trouble or a protest
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4.5
Actions done on purpose that cause problems or mischief
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6.0
The act of causing trouble or harm to others on purpose
Antonyms
How Provoking
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Morphology
Etymology
Fomentation also comes from Latin fomentum ('a warm cloth') and the verb foment originally meant 'to warm', and people used the idea of 'warming up' to describe 'stirring up' feelings. That's why fomentation can mean encouraging trouble or unrest — like 'heating' people's anger.