foment

The encampment came under a violent attack by counterprotesters in early May, fomenting widespread outrage and attention.

Russia tried to stir up domestic terrorism by fomenting polarization.

After he got elected, I started to pay attention and I began to really see how he was fomenting hate among Americans.

India blames Pakistan for fomenting the violence, a charge its neighbour denies.

Trump’s belief that he can foment hatred and infect half the country with it— without falling victim himself—reflects a lack of emotional intelligence.