“The demagogue fermented rebellion.”
Usage Entry 508 / 1605 60-second read
Ferment vs. Foment
To ferment versus to stir up trouble.
The comparisoni
“The demagogue fomented rebellion.”
The ruleii
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FERMENT = undergo fermentation. FOMENT = stir up.
FERMENT can mean chemical fermentation or turbulent activity. FOMENT means to stir up (usually trouble).
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
fOMent = stirring trOuble."