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Foment (Verb)

Try to stir up public opinion.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The politician's speech was designed to foment unrest and outrage among the crowd.
Activists circulated a petition to foment public support for the proposed legislation.
The protest organizers wanted to foment a national conversation about the issue.
Critics accused the media of trying to foment fear and anxiety about the disease.
The advocacy group launched a campaign to foment change and end systemic inequalities.

Bathe with warm water or medicated lotions; "His legs should be fomented".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The warm compress can be used to foment the affected area before applying the topical cream for optimal results.
The doctor's instructions were to foment the inflamed skin with a medicated lotion twice daily for a week.
After the injury, the nurse was told to foment the sprained ankle using warm water and then apply a cold compress.
The patient was advised to foment the swellings on his face before commencing the treatment.
The nurse carefully cleaned and fomented the patient's swollen foot with a gentle soap solution.