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instill Synonyms

Another word for instill

Choosing another word for instill depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or quality in a person's mind.

Usage Example

"Good teachers strive to inculcate a lifelong love of learning in their students."

Strongest
inculcate
implant
Strong
infuse
imbue
ingrain
infiltrate
indoctrinate
Weak
foster

• verb (Context 2)

To put a liquid or substance into something gradually, drop by drop (especially in medical contexts).

Usage Example

"The nurse had to drip two drops of sterile saline solution into the patient's affected eye."

Strong
drip
infuse
inject
Weak
introduce

Opposites of instill

The opposite of instill shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

eradicate
extract
extirpate
drain
uproot
dislodge
siphon
efface
See all opposites of instill

• Nearby Words

instigation
instigative
instigator
instill
instillation
instinct
instinctive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Instill. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/instill
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