agitate vs foment

agitate and foment both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
agitate	No	No	Yes	No
foment	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, agitate and foment are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of agitate include stir up.

agitate (verb)	foment (verb)
change the arrangement or position of	bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused	try to stir up public opinion
move very slightly
move or cause to move back and forth
try to stir up public opinion
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for