7+ Synonyms for Instill & Similar Words

Definition of instill

verb
  1. impart gradually; "Her presence instilled faith into the children"; "transfuse love of music into the students"
  2. enter drop by drop; "instill medication into my eye"
  3. produce or try to produce a vivid impression of; "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"

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  • "Holy of the Holies... instill..."
    Hell Razah — Lost Ark

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