Inculcate

What is Inculcate?


1.

To suppress as by means of restraint or duress on an object or person.

The warden tried to inculcate the indigent prisoner with solitary confinement.

See shackle

2.

To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill: inculcating sound principles.

To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition; indoctrinate: inculcate the young with a sense of duty.

The first grade teacher tried fruitlessly to inculcate her pupils with the basics of personal hygiene.

See teach, impress, instruct


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