The word of the day is…
Foment |ˈfōˌment; fōˈment| VERB! (geez)
Instigate. Stir up. Provoke. (Usually, stir up an undesirable or violent sentiment)
“The group was notorious for fomenting political dissatisfaction.”
“Remember, all men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.” –Abigail Adams
Synonyms
instigate
incite
agitate
excite
urge
Not to be confused with ferment.
Now, go forth and use foment in a sentence today! Feel free to leave one in the Comments if you’d like.