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Word: Fomentation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from late Latin fomentatio(n-), from the verb fomentare (see foment)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌfəʊmɛnˈteɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of instigating or stirring up undesirable sentiment or actions
Short Definition:action of instigating or stirring up undesirable sentiment or actions
Examples:- the fomentation of discontent
Definition:
a poultice.
Short Definition:poultice
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