Entrench

usgb/ɪnˈtrentʃ/
verb

To fix an idea, habit, or belief in someone's mind so deeply that it cannot be changed.

After living in the city for a decade, his love for urban life was so entrenched he couldn't imagine living anywhere else.
Visual representation of "entrench" - To fix an idea, habit, or belief in someone's mind so deeply that it cannot be changed

Often appears as...

  • entrench in mind
  • entrench in culture
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Deep Influence

Use 'entrench' when something has a deep and lasting impact on a person's thoughts or beliefs.

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Decades of tradition have so entrenched their customs that any changes meet strong resistance.
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Resistant to Change

'Entrench' suggests that the idea or belief is very difficult, if not impossible, to change.

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Her belief in fairness is deeply entrenched despite the unfairness she has faced.
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Emotional Connection

‘Entrench’ often relates to beliefs or habits tied to strong emotions or personal identity.

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His sense of justice was so entrenched that it became a core part of his personality.
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