Synonyms for fomentation
ˌfoʊ mɛnˈteɪ ʃənfo·men·ta·tion

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1. fomentationnoun

   a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice

   Synonyms:
   instigation

2. fomentationnoun

   application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation

   Synonyms:
   instigation

3. fomentation, instigationnoun

   deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)

   Synonyms:
   abetment, instigation, abettal

Matched Categories

1. • Substance
   • Treatment
   • Trigger

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1. fomentationnoun

   Synonyms:
   stupe, local bathing (with warm lotions)

2. fomentationnoun

   Synonyms:
   instigation, encouragement

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fomentation

   Synonyms:
   Hot compress, see there
   

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How to use fomentation in a sentence?

1. Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu:

   In many respects, this is connected with the situation in Ukraine, with fomentation of anti-Russian moods on the part of NATO and reinforcement of foreign military presence next to our border.

2. Kyle Olson:

   All I’ve seen from ‘Black Lives Matter’ is a fomentation of hatred against the police, increased racial division and making excuses for the combination of poor parenting and failed policies from big city liberal politicians.