foment
verb (used with object)
to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of.
fomenting
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present participleof foment.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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However, the ill-feeling has been fomenting for much longer.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The sheer reach of the Cyclospora parasite indicates other contributors at play, and despite expert recommendations to the contrary, it’s already fomenting a mild panic over produce.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Paz's government accuses Morales, who attempted a comeback last year despite being wanted on charges of trafficking a minor, of fomenting the current unrest.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
A better strategy would focus on how we can work with our allies, not on fomenting domestic revolutions most of their citizens don’t want.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Mom is fomenting her own brand of anarchy closer to home.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
