Instil


[in-stil] /ɪnˈstɪl/

verb (used with object), instilled, instilling.
1.
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/ɪnˈstɪl/
verb (transitive) -stils, -stills, -stilling, -stilled
1.
to introduce gradually; implant or infuse
2.
(rare) to pour in or inject in drops

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