foment

(noun, verb)

noun

1. Fomentation.

verb

1. try to stir up public opinion

Similar word(s): agitate

Definition categories: social, provoke, stimulate

2. bathe with warm water or medicated lotions

- His legs should be fomented

Definition categories: body, bathe

Sentences with foment as a verb:

- He was arrested for fomenting a riot; after all, it's bad enough being in a riot but starting one is much worse.