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instilling::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | inculcation, ingraining |
| Type of | indoctrination |
| Derivation | instill |
Examples of instilling
instilling
Cuccinotto credits his parents with instilling in him the desire to help others.
From the dailyherald.com
Sants sees his role as building the function up and instilling some moral fibre.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
I have instilled that into my kids and they are instilling that into their kids.
From the sacbee.com
How will you know that you have succeeded instilling the attitude that you want?
From the npr.org
Not exactly the desired result for an agency charged with instilling confidence.
From the businessweek.com
Coaches are suppose to be instilling the values of sportsmanship and fair play.
From the newsday.com
Gee also praises his father, Maurice Winn, with instilling these values in him.
From the bostonherald.com
Steve Pearce isn't instilling much hope, and wouldn't mind seeing what Jones has.
From the post-gazette.com
Thank you for instilling in us the work ethic and manners we carry with us today.
From the dailyherald.com
- Impart gradually; "Her presence instilled faith into the children"; "transfuse love of music into the students"
- Enter drop by drop; "instill medication into my eye"
- Impress: produce or try to produce a vivid impression of; "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"
- Inculcate: teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; "inculcate values into the young generation"
- Impregnate: fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
- (instilling) inculcation: teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
- (instillment) instillation: the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
- To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature; To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop
- Infuse, impress, inspire
