fomenter (Meaning)

Wordnet

fomenter (n)

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

Webster

fomenter (n.)

One who foments; one who encourages or instigates; as, a fomenter of sedition.

fomenter Sentence Examples

  1. The malicious gossip was intended to foment discord and division within the community.
  2. His inflammatory remarks served as a spark to foment a riotous outbreak.
  3. The protesters gathered, their anger fomented by years of injustice and oppression.
  4. The dictator used propaganda to foment hatred and fear among the citizenry.
  5. The labor union leader used fiery speeches to foment a strike among the restless workers.
  6. The politician was accused of fomenting rebellion against the government by inciting his followers.
  7. The religious extremist preached sermons designed to foment intolerance and violence against non-believers.
  8. The social media troll sowed discord and hatred by fomenting online arguments and spreading misinformation.
  9. The conspiracy theorist's unfounded claims and fear-mongering served to foment hysteria and distrust.
  10. The foreign agent was apprehended while attempting to foment unrest and destabilize the country.

FAQs About the word fomenter

one who agitates; a political troublemakerOne who foments; one who encourages or instigates; as, a fomenter of sedition.

protester, insurgent, supporter, inciter,rebel, reformer, exciter, proponent, provocateur, firebrand

peacemaker, reconciler,peacemaker, reconciler,, uniter,uniter

The malicious gossip was intended to foment discord and division within the community.

His inflammatory remarks served as a spark to foment a riotous outbreak.

The protesters gathered, their anger fomented by years of injustice and oppression.

The dictator used propaganda to foment hatred and fear among the citizenry.