insinuate
[ in-sin-yoo-eyt ]
/ ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), in·sin·u·at·ed, in·sin·u·at·ing.
to suggest or hint slyly: He insinuated that they were lying.
to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind: to insinuate doubts through propaganda.
to bring or introduce into a position or relation by indirect or artful methods: to insinuate oneself into favor.
verb (used without object), in·sin·u·at·ed, in·sin·u·at·ing.
to make insinuations.
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insignificance, insignificancy, insignificant, insincere, insincerity, insinuate, insinuating, insinuation, insipid, insipience, insist
Origin of insinuate
SYNONYMS FOR insinuate
1 See hint.
2 introduce, inject, inculcate.
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insinuate
/ (ɪnˈsɪnjʊˌeɪt) /
verb
(may take a clause as object) to suggest by indirect allusion, hints, innuendo, etc
(tr) to introduce subtly or deviously
(tr) to cause (someone, esp oneself) to be accepted by gradual approaches or manoeuvres
Derived Forms
insinuative or insinuatory, adjectiveinsinuator, nounWord Origin for insinuate
C16: from Latin insinuāre to wind one's way into, from in- ² + sinus curve
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