[Elsie]

Number 4 seems WAY down on the list.

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fo·ment

[ˌfōˈment, ˈfōˌment]

VERB

1. instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action):

   "they accused him of fomenting political unrest"

   synonyms: instigate · incite · provoke · agitate · excite · stir up ·

   whip up · encourage · urge · fan the flames of
2. archaic

   bathe (a part of the body) with warm or medicated lotions.

[ontap]

I don’t remember the placement on the list having anything to do with the meaning of a word. Fact is my usage was completely valid and no one appointed you as the word governor!!!