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fomendo

[fo-ˈmen-du]
verb
fomenting, fostering, encouraging
1. present participle of 'fomentar'; promoting or encouraging the development or growth of something
He is fomenting discontent among the workers.
Ele está fomendo o descontentamento entre os trabalhadores.
2. inciting or instigating trouble, rebellion, or conflict
The group was accused of fomenting unrest in the region.
O grupo foi acusado de fomentar agitação na região.
3. nurturing or cultivating development or interest in something
The school is fomenting a love of reading in its students.
A escola está fomendo o amor pela leitura em seus alunos.
Synonyms
incitandoinstigandopromovendocultivandoencorajando
Antonyms
desestimulandoinibindodesencorajandoreprimindo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fomendo
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
fomendo
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

fomentar discórdia
fomentar a paz
fomentar o desenvolvimento
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