Definition of "foments" [foments]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of foment. (verb)

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• "… The conflict foments anti-American sentiment, due to a perception of U.S. favoritism for Israel."
• "It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another; foments occasionally riot and insurrection."
• "Implication being that Schroeder foments these feelings so as to further socialize the country."