instilled

verb (used with object), in·stilled, in·stil·ling.

1. instill.

verb (used with object)

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.

verb -stils, -stills, -stilling or -stilled (tr)

1. to introduce gradually; implant or infuse
2. rare to pour in or inject in drops

v.

also instil, early 15c., “to introduce (liquid, feelings, etc.) little by little,” from Latin instillare “put in by drops, to drop, trickle,” from in- “in” (see in- (2)) + stilla “a drop” (see distill). Related: Instilled; instilling.

v.

1. To pour in drop by drop.