fomentation

 
Pronunciation: /ˌfəʊmɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the action of instigating or stirring up undesirable sentiment or actions: the fomentation of discontent
  • 2 archaic a poultice.

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin fomentatio(n-), from the verb fomentare (see foment)