| NOUN | substance | fomentation | a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice |
|---|---|---|---|
| act | fomentation | application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation | |
| act | fomentation, instigation | deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) |
| Meaning | A substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | substance | A particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties |
| Substance of | compress | A cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) |
| Meaning | application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | treatment, intervention | care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) |
| Verbs | foment | bathe with warm water or medicated lotions |
| Meaning | Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord). | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | instigation | |
| Broader | trigger, induction, initiation | An act that sets in motion some course of events |
| Spanish | fomento, incitación, instigación, provocación | |
| Verbs | foment | try to stir up public opinion |
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