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insinuation
[ in-sin-yoo-ey-shuhn ]
/ ɪnˌsɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən /
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noun
an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature: She made nasty insinuations about her rivals.
covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied: His methods of insinuation are most ingenious.
subtle or artful instillment into the mind.
the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing; ingratiation: He made his way by flattery and insinuation.
Archaic. a slow winding, worming, or stealing in.
Obsolete. an ingratiating act or speech.
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Origin of insinuation
OTHER WORDS FROM insinuation
pre·in·sin·u·a·tion, nounWords nearby insinuation
insincere, insincerity, in single file, insinuate, insinuating, insinuation, insipid, insipience, insist, insistence, insistency
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British Dictionary definitions for insinuation
insinuation
/ (ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃən) /
noun
an indirect or devious hint or suggestion
the act or practice of insinuating
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