vt.

1. 挑起；激起；煽動
   His remarks only served to foment more discontent from the people.

   他的發言只會煽動更多的不滿。

2. 【醫】熱敷

v.

1. instigate or stir up (revolution or strife).
2. archaic bathe (a part of the body) with warm or medicated lotions.