
Instil
Continuous Process
Instilling something takes time and repetition, it's not immediate.

The teacher tried to instil a love for reading over the school year.
Positive or Negative
Instil can involve both good and bad qualities or beliefs.

The news coverage seemed to instil a sense of panic in the population.
Subtle Influence
Instil often implies a subtle or indirect influence rather than direct teaching.

The mentor’s actions and attitude instil perseverance in the team.
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