instilled

[in-stild] / ɪnˈstɪld /

ADJECTIVE

dyed-in-the-wool

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WEAK

absolute complete confirmed congenital deep-down deep-dyed deep-rooted deep-seated deeply ingrained die-hard entrenched fixed full-fledged genuine hardened infixed ingrained long-standing out and out thorough thoroughgoing through-and-through to the core true unchangeable uncompromising utter well-established

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Dydzuhn also weighed in, writing that she’s only alive because of the values of courage and integrity instilled in Cassius, calling him her hero.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Ma had instilled in us the importance of education, but I also felt my athletic value would rise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

The airstrikes have instilled deep fear in Ecuadoran fishermen.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

Before the match Tuchel, who has instilled high-intensity pressing into his side, called for them to be more deliberate in doing so.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

No matter how much fear and suspicion he instilled in the players, Sam Westing knew that greed would keep them playing the game.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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