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instilled
[ in-stild ]
adjective
- infused slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings:
In some regions of the world, culturally instilled values are an enduring barrier to achieving sustainability.
- put into something drop by drop:
Where a patient reacts to the instilled eye medication with dilation of the pupils, it could suggest Horner's syndrome.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of instill ( def ).
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of instilled1
Example Sentences
He was played by Woon-A-Tai, who calls him "a brilliant instructor who instilled a lot of confidence in us", while also making gun safety a top priority.
Bobby Mascia, CEO and founder of Green Ridge Wealth Planning, believes that 9/11, which occurred during millennials’ formative years, is one of the first major disruptions that instilled a sense of uncertainty.
“We instilled a fear that if you cheat, you will be found out at some time,” Sanders replied.
"Witnessing the level of care taken by the Parole Board instilled in me genuine confidence regarding how the offender will be managed upon release."
You instilled in me a belief in goodness.
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