instilling

VERB

implant, introduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diffuse disseminate engender imbue impart inculcate inject inspire

STRONG

brainwash catechize engraft impregnate impress indoctrinate infiltrate infix infuse inoculate inseminate insert insinuate interject intermix program propagandize suffuse transfuse

WEAK

force in put in head

Antonyms

STRONGEST

take out

STRONG

leave alone neglect

WEAK

dislodge halt stop uproot

Example Sentences

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Instilling that belief in a young mind is priceless.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

Instilling hope, the theory goes, is key to motivating people to act; without it, people will succumb to despair and apathy.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2024

Instilling a strong camaraderie, and seeing her group thriving as a result, is a source of great satisfaction for Keothavong.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Instilling confidence in Jackson’s water will be harder than rebuilding the infrastructure to deliver it, Henifin said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Instilling a respect for human rights and international law was supposed to be a cornerstone of the training for Malian forces, according to the United Nations Security Council resolution that passed in December.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2013