preinstill

/priːˈɪnstɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to instill something before the time considered normal or usual, especially a fear or a prejudice

“The media preinstilled a fear of the new technology among the general public.”

2. verb

to instill something beforehand, especially a feeling or an idea

“The politician tried to preinstill a sense of patriotism in the crowd before the speech.”

Synonyms

  • implant
  • instill

Antonyms

  • allay
  • dispel