foment in Russian

foment in Russian is побужда́ть, подстрека́ть, провоци́ровать — foment means to stir up trouble or push people towards taking action, often unrest.

foment in Russian

побужда́ть

verb

Pronounced: pobuzhdat

(transitive) To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.

подстрека́ть

verb

Pronounced: podstrekat

(transitive) To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.

провоци́ровать

verb

Pronounced: provotsirovat

(transitive) To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.

разжига́ть

verb

Pronounced: razzhigat

(transitive) To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.

класть примо́чки и́ли припа́рки

verb

Pronounced: klast primochki ili priparki

(medicine, transitive) To apply a poultice to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge.

What does "foment" mean?

verb To stir up trouble or push people towards taking action, often unrest.
"Foreign governments have tried to foment unrest."
verb (dated) To treat a part of the body by bathing it, or by applying a warm, moist dressing.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

foment in a sentence

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

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foment" in Russian?

"foment" in Russian is побужда́ть, подстрека́ть, провоци́ровать. foment means: To stir up trouble or push people towards taking action, often unrest.

How do you pronounce побужда́ть?

"foment" in Russian is побужда́ть, pronounced "pobuzhdat".

Are there other ways to say "foment" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "foment": побужда́ть, подстрека́ть, провоци́ровать, разжига́ть, класть примо́чки и́ли припа́рки.

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