foment
verbHow many syllables in foment?
There are 2 syllables in the word foment.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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