FOMENT (Verb)

Meaning- to cause or try to cause the growth or development of (something bad or harmful) especially to incite people against the government.

Mnemonic trick- The word foment sounds similar to foreman. Because of their assiduous work and low salary, a group of foremen protested against the government and fomented violence. Therefore, foment means to cause or try to cause the growth or development of (something bad or harmful).

Synonym- INCITE, INSTIGATE, PROVOKE

Uses-

•          They accused him of fomenting political unrest.
•          Lorna did as much as she could to foment a quarrel between the two politicians at the political rally.
•          The king’ s enemies fomented a rebellion which resulted in the royal family being expelled from their throne.