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foment

Foment vs Demogogue - What's the difference?

foment | demogogue |


As a verb foment

is to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.

As a noun demogogue is

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Promote vs Foment - What's the difference?

promote | foment |


As verbs the difference between promote and foment

is that promote is to raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank while foment is to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.

Foment vs Back - What's the difference?

foment | back | Related terms |

Back is a synonym of foment.



As verbs the difference between foment and back

is that foment is to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate while back is to go in the reverse direction.

As an adjective back is

near the rear.

As an adverb back is

to or in a previous condition or place.

As a noun back is

the rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.

Foment vs Countenance - What's the difference?

foment | countenance | Related terms |

Countenance is a synonym of foment.



As verbs the difference between foment and countenance

is that foment is to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate while countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As a noun countenance is

appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Foment vs Sustain - What's the difference?

foment | sustain | Related terms |

Sustain is a synonym of foment.



As verbs the difference between foment and sustain

is that foment is to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate while sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence.

As a noun sustain is

a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Foment vs Galvanise - What's the difference?

foment | galvanise |


As verbs the difference between foment and galvanise

is that foment is to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate while galvanise is chiefly British To shock or stimulate into sudden activity.

Foment vs Demagogue - What's the difference?

foment | demagogue |


As verbs the difference between foment and demagogue

is that foment is to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate while demagogue is to speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.

As a noun demagogue is

a leader of the people.

Vociferous vs Foment - What's the difference?

vociferous | foment |


As an adjective vociferous

is making or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.

As a verb foment is

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

Foment vs Lobby - What's the difference?

foment | lobby |


As verbs the difference between foment and lobby

is that foment is to incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate while lobby is to attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.

As a noun lobby is

an entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.

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