foment meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit words for foment

to foment, soften

स्वेदयति svedayati

to foment, incite troublesome acts

लेपयति lepáyati

English meaning of foment

1. verb To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
2. verb To apply a poultice to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge.
3. noun Fomentation.

Full definition of foment

foment in a sentence

• He was arrested for fomenting a riot; after all, it's bad enough being in a riot but starting one is much worse.
• Foreign governments have tried to foment unrest.

Synonyms of foment

• bring about
• provoke
• actuate
• goose
• fuel
• light a fire under
• send
• sting
• draw
• drive
• encourage
• egg on

All synonyms of foment

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Questions about foment in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of foment in Sanskrit?

Foment in Sanskrit is स्वेदयति (svedayati), लेपयति (lepáyati).

foment इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?

Foment: स्वेदयति (svedayati), लेपयति (lepáyati).

What does foment mean in English?

Foment means to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.