instilling
ɪnˈstɪlɪŋ
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Definition of instilling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
gradual introductionprocess of gradually introducing ideas or feelings
  • The instilling of confidence took time.
implantation inculcation indoctrination
2.
educationmethod of teaching through repeated instruction
  • Instilling discipline requires consistent effort.
inculcation indoctrination

Adjective

1.
introducing ideagradually introducing an idea, feeling, or attitude into someone's mind
  • The coach used an instilling process to build confidence in the team.
imbuing implanting inculcating
2.
emotional developmentcausing a feeling to develop slowly
  • Her instilling presence brought peace to the room.
imbuing inculcating
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Origin of instilling

Latin, instillare (to drop in)

Terms related to instilling

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instillinstillationinstilledcultivationeducationimpartinginfusioninjectionnurturingseedingtransmissiondiscipline

Terms with instilling included in their meaning

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terroristn.
instilling fear
person who instills fear for coercion
deterv.
prevention
prevent something from happening by instilling fear
planting doubtsn.
instilling hesitation
making someone hesitate or reconsider
inculcatingadj.
educational
persistently teaching or instilling an idea, attitude, or habit
terrorist actn.
instilling fear
act intended to instill fear in a population

Examples of instilling in a sentence

  • Instilling of values starts at a young age.
  • Instilling values in children is crucial.
  • The instilling of knowledge takes time.
  • Her instilling approach encouraged patience in young children.
  • The school values instilling respect through daily routines.
  • His instilling words encouraged the team to persevere.

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  1. French:inculcation, inculquant, ...
  2. German:Einprägung, einflößend, ...
  3. Italian:instillazione, instillatore, ...
  4. Spanish:inculcación, inculcador, ...
  5. Portuguese:inculcação, incutidor, ...
  6. Chinese:培养, 灌输性的, ...
  7. Japanese:植え付け, 浸透させる, ...
  8. Arabic:غَرْس, غارِس, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַחְדָּרָה, מַחְדִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:внушение, внушающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виховання, прищеплювальний, ...
  12. Hindi:संचार, मन में बैठाने वाला, ...
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