Antonyms for instill

Grammar : Verb

Spell : in-stil

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈstɪl

Definition of instill

Origin : also instil, early 15c., "to introduce (liquid, feelings, etc.) little by little," from Latin instillare "put in by drops, to drop, trickle," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + stilla "a drop" (see distill). Related: Instilled; instilling.

verb implant, introduce

Example sentences :

It was not the purpose to instill the idea that this work was one of charity.
Extract from : « The Wonder Island Boys: Conquest of the Savages » by Roger Thompson Finlay

But the right way to do it is to instill the idea of collaboration.
Extract from : « The Armed Forces Officer » by U. S. Department of Defense

It was what he had been trying to instill ever since he had been made the captain of the team.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team » by Lester Chadwick

This will hide your nakedness, instill in you a sense of true modesty.
Extract from : « Do Unto Others » by Mark Clifton

Jorden's heart ached with longing to instill some kind of joy into him.
Extract from : « The Colonists » by Raymond F. Jones

His eighth shchikh seemed to instill some animation into Dworken.
Extract from : « Show Business » by William C. Boyd

But somehow, the scientist had failed to instill any of his confidence in Judd.
Extract from : « Black Eyes and the Daily Grind » by Milton Lesser

There is no effort to instill sincerity and intensity of conviction.
Extract from : « Theodore Roosevelt » by Theodore Roosevelt

Such a story tends to instill the lesson of consideration and of reverence.
Extract from : « The Moral Instruction of Children » by Felix Adler

The opportunity to instill a lesson on the savage marauders was too good to be lost.
Extract from : « Christopher Carson » by John S. C. Abbott

Synonyms for instill

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