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insinuation
[ in-sin-yoo-ey-shuhn ]
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.
insinuation
/ ɪ²ÔËŒ²õɪ²ÔÂáʊˈ±ðɪʃə²Ô /
noun
- an indirect or devious hint or suggestion
- the act or practice of insinuating
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of insinuation1
Example Sentences
That’s all nonsense too, but I remain especially befuddled by the insinuation that it’s somehow sinister or unpatriotic for “entities†“controlled†by “domestic companies†to oppose tariffs.
“Companion†is a rough draft of a movie about objectification, a lazy first pass that hopes its audience will mistake the insinuation of progressivism for the actual philosophy.
If feels like a lazy accusation, and almost every pro would bristle at the insinuation they are not giving their all every time they step on to the field.
It said that much of what had been put to it was inaccurate and based on second- or third-hand hearsay and that it fully refuted the insinuations made about the way it supported its clients.
In a social media post, Kennedy said “the insinuation†that “I am somehow antisemitic, is a disgusting fabrication.â€
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