fomentation

Noun

Meaning

The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors.

The lotion applied to a diseased part.

Excitation; instigation; encouragement.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

instigation foment maundy induction encouragement bath stimulation excitement agitation compress excitation bathing laundering arousal laundry
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Antonyms

damage block faith bar conclusion delay
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Hypernyms

treatment substance intervention trigger induction initiation

Related terms

foment fomenter refoment

Close letter words and terms

Fomby FOMC foment fomenter fomentress fomepizole