insinuation
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in·sin·u·a·tion
(ĭn-sĭn′yo͞o-ā′shən)n.
1. The act, process, or practice of insinuating.
2. Something insinuated, especially an artfully indirect, often derogatory suggestion.
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insinuation
(ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃən)n
1. an indirect or devious hint or suggestion
2. the act or practice of insinuating
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in•sin•u•a•tion
(ɪnˌsɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən)n.
1. an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, esp. of a derogatory nature.
2. the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing; ingratiation.
3. an act or instance of insinuating.
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Noun | 1. | insinuation - an indirect (and usually malicious) implication implication - an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection |
2. | insinuation - the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor" wheedling, blandishment - the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery |
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insinuation
noun implication, suggestion, hint, allusion, innuendo It isn't right to bring a good man down by rumour and insinuation.
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insinuation
nounAn artful, indirect, often derogatory hint:
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insinuation
n → Anspielung f (→ about auf +acc); he objected strongly to any insinuation that … → er wehrte sich heftig gegen jede Andeutung, dass …
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