[in-sin-yoo-ey-shuh
n] 
| 1. | an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, esp. 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. |
| 6. | Obsolete. an ingratiating act or speech. |
| in·sin·u·a·tion (ĭn-sĭn'yōō-ā'shən) n.
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