Synonyms of instilling

instilling

verb

present participle of instill

as in planting

to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set

a charismatic leader who instilled in his followers a passionate commitment to the cause

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planting
• breeding
• inculcating
• implanting
• embedding
• rooting
• sowing
• inseminating
• lodging
• driving
• infixing
• enrooting
• entrenching
• infusing
• hammering
• imbuing
• pounding
• investing
• inoculating
• suffusing
• ingraining
• fixing
• steeping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of instilling

The duo credits their mother, who had dreams of being a professional singer, for instilling them with her love of music. — Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2026

But sometimes making a big change like that and instilling this idea of integrity back in the world is probably one of the most important things anyone can do. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

At Burger King, part of instilling its own hospitality philosophy begins with employee training. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Strength coach Rusty Whitt has transformed players’ bodies while instilling a competitive fire and no-nonsense approach. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

Instead, Price credits his mother for instilling in him the value of perseverance, forged from her battle with breast cancer as a single mother. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

What to read next Shows like Cowboy Bebop had a ragtag team of underdogs exploring the solar system, instilling lessons about loneliness and existentialism. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Alongside his parents, Nadal credits his uncle and longtime coach, Toni, with instilling his trademark mental toughness. — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026