— instiller , n. — instillment , n.
/in stil"/ , v.t.
1. to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; insinuate; inject: to instill courtesy in a child.
2. to put in drop by drop.
[ 1525-35; instillare, equiv. to in- IN- 2 + stillare to drip; see DISTILL ]
Syn. 1. inculcate, introduce.