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They accused him of fomenting political unrest.

Dave333

4 years ago

To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
He was arrested for fomenting a riot; after all, it's bad enough being in a riot but starting one is much worse.
Foreign governments have tried to foment unrest.
(medicine) To apply a poultice to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge.