instilled
Americanadjective
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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.
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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
Etymology
Origin of instilled
Example Sentences
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That definitely instilled in him this fear of confrontation, fear of any kind of high emotions.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026
"They pursued their education, they built careers, they created lives that reflected the values their parents instilled in them."
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
That’s when Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro recognized the shape that has long instilled fear into American adversaries across the globe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
They had tons of it and the steel O'Neill instilled was the thing that got them over the line in the Premiership and the Scottish Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
It instilled a spirit of defiance and radicalism among the people, broke the fear of prison, and boosted the popularity and influence of the NIC and TIC.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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