Definition for Instil:

• in-stil', v.t. to drop into: to infuse slowly into the mind:-- pr.p. instil'ling; pa.p. instilled'.-- ns. INSTILL[= A]' TION, INSTIL'MENT, the act of instilling or pouring in by drops: the act of infusing slowly into the mind: that which is instilled or infused. [ Fr.,-- L. instill[= a]re-- in, in, still[= a]re, to drop.]

Synonyms for Instil:

• n.

  •drum into (noun)
  • drum.

• v.

  •contact (verb)
  • instil,
  • instill.

• Other synonyms:

  •n.
  • spirit.
  •v.
  • action,
  • activity,
  • enter,
  • infix,
  • infuse,
  • insert,
  • interject,
  • introduce,
  • program,
  • teach.

Paraphrases for Instil:

• Independent

  • Verb, non-3rd person singular present
    elicit.
  • Verb, base form
    lay, forwarding, inject, imbue, impart, introduce, breathe, Generating, incorporate, disseminate, educate, cultivate, Cultivating, establish, Establishing, create, impress, bring, elicit, arouse, awaken, build, stimulate, strengthen, strengthened, give, foster, instruct, nurture, instigate, promote, sow, transmit, implement, develop, encourage, spark, provoke, initiate, inform.

• Other Related

  • Verb, base form
    instill, inculcate, infuse.

Instil Sentence Examples:

• The strongest bond in the world is the bond of a common misfortune, and the strongest passion in the world is the passion for revenge; and when you come to instil that passion into men already united by that bond, why, something's going to drop.

• My new guardian regaled my ears, from time to time, with stories of his murderous exploits, most likely in order to instil into me a wholesome dread of his power, and a submissive temper under his authority.

Hyponym for Instil:

• v.

  • contact
    enter, insert, introduce, infix.