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foment
verb
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Divide foment into syllables:

fo · ment

How to pronounce foment:

Definition of foment:

foment (verb):
to promote the growth or development of rouse, incite

Synonyms for foment:

bathe

Antonyms for foment:

abandon
abate
abridge
aid
allay
alleviate
appease
assuage
attenuate
banish
block
blunt
bore
calm
cease
chase away
check
combat
comfort
compose
conclude
condemn
console
contain
cool
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