Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instilling
verb
/ɪnˈstɪlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of gradually but firmly establishing an idea or attitude in a person’s mind.
Examples
- She is instilling a love of reading in her children.
- The teacher focused on instilling values such as respect and honesty in her students.
- Through consistent practice, he is instilling discipline in his training routine.
Meaning
Instilling involves teaching or encouraging a quality or belief so that it becomes part of a person’s characteristics.
Synonyms
- implanting
- infusing
- ingraining
- establishing
- introducing
