embeddedadjective
US also imbedded uk/ɪmˈbed.ɪd/us/ɪmˈbed.ɪd/fixed into the surface of something:
The thorn was embedded in her thumb.
If an emotion, opinion, etc. is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong or important part of him, her, or it:
A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.
An embedded journalist or reporter travels with and is protected by a unit of soldiers during a war.
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Inserting and forcing things into other things
- cram
- dig (sth) into sb/sth
- embed
- imbed
- in
- insert
- insertion
- interlace
- interpolate
- interpose
- intersperse
- interspersed
- jam
- let
- let sth into sth
- lodge
- shoehorn
- squash
- stick
- thread
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Having a powerful effect
Defending and protecting