| Main Entry: |
inculcate |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
implant, infuse information |
Synonyms: |
brainwash*,
break down,
communicate,
drill, drum into,
educate, hammer into,
impart,
impress, indoctrinate, inseminate,
instill, instruct,
plant,
program, shape up,
teach, work over
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| Notes: |
one inculcates an idea or habit into people by persistent instruction; one indoctrinates people with certain values or beliefs through repeated instruction |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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