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fomentera person who instigates or stirs up trouble, rebellion, or unrest

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who instigates or stirs up trouble, rebellion, or unrest

Pronunciation (IPA): /foʊˈmɛntər/

Korean meaning: 소동이나 반란, 불안을 선동하거나 부추기는 사람

Korean pronunciation: 포**멘**터

Example Sentences

  • The school principal identified the class clown as the main fomenter of chaos during assemblies.
  • Social media can turn anyone into a fomenter of controversy with just one viral post.
  • My grandmother, the family's biggest fomenter of gossip, always knows everyone's secrets.

fomenter

NOUN

//foʊˈmɛntər//

a person who instigates or stirs up trouble, rebellion, or unrest

fomenter concept
💡 Concept

A shadowed, sinister figure whispers inciting words and spreads fiery sparks of discord into a large, volatile crowd, fomenter of chaos and rebellion in a dense old city.

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fomenter rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The mentor stands at center, calming every fomenter!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/foʊˈmɛntər/
🇬🇧 UK/fəʊˈmɛntə/

🌳Etymology

Rootfoment
Suffix--er

Origin

From Latin 'fomentare' meaning 'to warm' or 'to apply warm compresses for healing.' The meaning evolved from physical warming/healing to stirring up emotions or trouble.

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🎵Rhyme

mentorcenterenter
mentor
center
enter

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The school principal identified the class clown as the main fomenter of chaos during assemblies.

Social media can turn anyone into a fomenter of controversy with just one viral post.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother, the family's biggest fomenter of gossip, always knows everyone's secrets.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

instigatoragitatorprovocateurtroublemakerrabble-rouser

Antonyms

peacemakermediatorconciliator

Related

fomentinciteprovokestir up