'Fomentation' definitions:
Definition of 'fomentation'
(from WordNet)
noun
A substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice
noun
Application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
noun
Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) [syn: fomentation, instigation]
Definition of 'Fomentation'
From: GCIDE
- Fomentation \Fo`men*ta"tion\, n. [?. fomentatio: cf. F. fomentation.]
- 1. (Med.) (a) The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors. (b) The lotion applied to a diseased part. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. [1913 Webster]
- Dishonest fomentation of your pride. --Young. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'fomentation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aggravation,
- agitation,
- animation,
- arousal,
- arousing,
- bluster,
- brawl,
- broil,
- brouhaha,
- cacophony,
- chaos,
- commotion,
- disturbance,
- ebullition,
- electrification,
- embroilment,
- exacerbation,
- exasperation,
- excitation,
- excitement,
- exhilaration,
- fanaticism,
- ferment,
- firing,
- flap,
- foofaraw,
- frenzy,
- fume,
- furor,
- furore,
- fury,
- fuss,
- galvanization,
- hubbub,
- incitation,
- incitement,
- inflammation,
- infuriation,
- instigation,
- irritation,
- lathering up,
- pandemonium,
- passion,
- pep rally,
- pep talk,
- perturbation,
- provocation,
- rabble-rousing,
- racket,
- rage,
- row,
- ruckus,
- rumpus,
- steaming up,
- stimulation,
- stimulus,
- stirring,
- stirring up,
- stirring-up,
- storminess,
- tempestuousness,
- tumult,
- tumultuousness,
- turbulence,
- turmoil,
- uproar,
- upset,
- whipping up,
- wildness,
- working up,
- zeal,
- zealousness