fomentation

noun

fo·men·ta·tion | \ ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən

, -ˌmen-\

Definition of fomentation

1a : the application of hot moist substances to the body to ease pain

b : the material so applied

2 : the act of fomenting : instigation

Examples of fomentation in a Sentence

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From deep state leaks to unmasking requests, the president and his allies don't quit with all these conspiracy theories, with all these ridiculous fomentations. — Fox News, "Washington plays guessing game over New York Times op-ed," 7 Sep. 2018 From deep state leaks to unmasking requests, the president and his allies don't quit with all these conspiracy theories, with all these ridiculous fomentations. — Fox News, "Washington plays guessing game over New York Times op-ed," 7 Sep. 2018

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