The difference between Foment and Tempt
When used as verbs, foment means to incite or cause troublesome acts, whereas tempt means to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward.
Foment is also noun with the meaning: fomentation.
check bellow for the other definitions of Foment and Tempt
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Foment as a verb:
To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
Examples:
"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."
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Foment as a verb (medicine):
To apply a poultice to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge.
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Foment as a noun:
Fomentation.
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
Examples:
"She tempted me to eat the apple."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To attract; to allure.
Examples:
"Its glossy skin tempted me."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To provoke something; to court.
Examples:
"It would be tempting fate."