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Fomentation

Fomentation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Fomentation? [n] deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) [n] application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation Synonyms \| Synonyms for Fomentation: instigation Related Terms \| Find terms related to Fomentation: aggravation \| agitation \| animation \| arousal \| arousing \| bluster \| brawl \| broil \| brouhaha \| cacophony \| chaos \| commotion \| disturbance \| ebullition \| electrification \| embroilment \| exacerbation \| exasperation \| excitation \| excitement \| exhilaration \| fanaticism \| ferment \| firing \| flap \| foofaraw \| frenzy \| fume \| furor \| furore \| fury \| fuss \| galvanization \| hubbub \| incitation \| incitement \| inflammation \| infuriation \| instigation \| irritation \| lathering up \| pandemonium \| passion \| pep rally \| pep talk \| perturbation \| provocation \| rabble-rousing \| racket \| rage \| row \| ruckus \| rumpus \| steaming up \| stimulation \| stimulus \| stirring \| stirring up \| stirring-up \| storminess \| tempestuousness \| tumult \| tumultuousness \| turbulence \| turmoil \| uproar \| upset \| whipping up \| wildness \| working up \| zeal \| zealousness See Also \| induction \| initiation \| treatment \| trigger Fomentation In Webster's Dictionary \Fo`men*ta"tion\, n. [?. fomentatio: cf. F. fomentation.] 1. (Med.) (a) The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors. (b) The lotion applied to a diseased part. 2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. Dishonest fomentation of your pride. --Young.

Fomentation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Fomentation?

[n] deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
[n] application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation

Synonyms | Synonyms for Fomentation: instigation

See Also | induction | initiation | treatment | trigger

Fomentation In Webster's Dictionary

\Fo`men*ta"tion\, n. [?. fomentatio: cf. F.
fomentation.]
1. (Med.)
   (a) The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft,
       medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing
       pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors.
   (b) The lotion applied to a diseased part.

2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement.

         Dishonest fomentation of your pride.  --Young.

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