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| acculturate |
to instill in (a growing child) the culture and values of a particular society. [1/3 definitions] |
| assurance |
an assertion meant to instill confidence. [1/3 definitions] |
| earwig |
to annoy or instill biases in (someone) by persistent secretive communications. [1/2 definitions] |
| implant |
to establish firmly in someone's mind; instill. [1/3 definitions] |
| inculcate |
to implant in someone's mind by earnest and frequent repetition; instill (usu. fol. by "in"). [1/2 definitions] |
| infix |
to fix in the mind or memory; instill; impress. [1/5 definitions] |
| infuse |
to introduce or inject, as if by pouring; instill (usu. fol. by "into"). [1/2 definitions] |
| pep talk |
a vigorous talk to an individual or group, such as an athletic team, to instill enthusiasm, increase determination, and the like. |
| pound1 |
to instill by constant repetition. [1/8 definitions] |
| spoil |
to instill an unhealthy sense of entitlement in (a person) through excessive indulgence, too much freedom, withheld punishments, or the like. [1/5 definitions] |
| strike |
to induce or instill (a feeling or emotion). [1/31 definitions] |
| terror |
acts or threats of violence used to instill fear and force others to satisfy one's demands. [1/4 definitions] |
| train |
to instill skills or behavior in through discipline or instruction. [1/12 definitions] |
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