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verb
- Inciting or instigating conflict, discord, or unrest, often through provocative actions or speech that encourages division among individuals or groups.
The politician fomented strife among the communities to rally support for his campaign, leaving behind a divided electorate and heightened tensions.
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The phrase ‘fomented strife‘ combines the verb ‘foment‘ with the noun ‘strife.‘
The term ‘foment‘ derives from the Latin ‘fomentare,‘ which means ‘to bathe‘ or ‘to soothe,‘ and often refers to the act of stimulating or instigating something, particularly unrest or trouble. The transition from a meaning associated with soothing to one associated with inciting involves a shift in context, reflecting a more active role in promoting discord.
The word ‘strife‘ comes from the Old French ‘estrife‘ or ‘strife,‘ which denotes conflict or discord, and has roots in the Latin ‘strī fora,‘ meaning ‘to quarrel‘ or ‘to argue.‘
When taken together, ‘fomented strife‘ suggests the act of instigating or promoting conflict or discord.
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