Definitions
- Describing someone who encourages or promotes a particular idea or action. - Referring to someone who instigates or stirs up trouble or conflict. - Talking about someone who agitates or provokes others to take action.
- Describing someone who urges or prompts others to do something, often negative or harmful. - Referring to someone who provokes or stimulates others to take action. - Talking about someone who encourages or spurs on others to engage in a particular activity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who encourages or prompts others to take action.
- 2Both words can have negative connotations.
- 3Both words imply that the person is intentionally trying to stir up trouble or provoke others.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone who is trying to start a rebellion or revolution.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Fomenter is less commonly used than inciter.
- 2Intensity: Inciter implies a more forceful and aggressive approach than fomenter.
- 3Motivation: Fomenter may be motivated by a desire for change or improvement, while inciter may be motivated by personal gain or malicious intent.
- 4Connotation: Fomenter can have a slightly more positive connotation than inciter, as it may suggest a desire for positive change rather than simply causing chaos.
Remember this!
Fomenter and inciter are both words used to describe someone who encourages or prompts others to take action, often with negative connotations. However, inciter implies a more forceful and aggressive approach, while fomenter may suggest a desire for positive change or improvement. Additionally, fomenter is less commonly used than inciter.
