insinuation
Use Insinuation in a sentence
yuˈeɪ noun
1.
an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature: She made nasty insinuations about her rivals.
2.
covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied: His methods of insinuation are most ingenious.
3.
subtle or artful instillment into the mind.
4.
the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing; ingratiation: He made his way by flattery and insinuation.
5.
Archaic. a slow winding, worming, or stealing in.
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| —n | |
| 1. | an indirect or devious hint or suggestion |
| 2. | the act or practice of insinuating |
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Example sentences
The question is legitimate, but insinuation itself is a bitter pill.
Instead, the brain files away a sea of clues, alert to the subtlest insinuation of a pattern.
But the insinuation goes beyond an error of omission: it involves intent.
The remark need not be construed into an insinuation that the work of last evening does not deserve to have larger audiences.
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