fomenter — a 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/
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
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.
The mentor stands at center, calming every fomenter!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
foment- (to warm, stir up) + -er (one who does the action)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
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