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    In·sin·u·a·tion
    /inˌsinyo͞oˈāSH(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad: "I've done nothing to deserve all your vicious insinuations"
  2. The meaning of INSINUATION is something that is insinuated; especially : a sly, subtle, and usually derogatory utterance. How to use insinuation in a sentence.

  3. INSINUATION definition: 1. the action of suggesting, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true: 2. the…. Learn more.

  4. Insinuation definition: an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature. See examples of INSINUATION used in a sentence.

  5. An insinuation is a sly way of saying something, usually something insulting. It can also be a way of worming your way into a group or situation.

  6. INSINUATION meaning: 1. the action of suggesting, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true: 2. the…. Learn more.

  7. 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.

  8. Something insinuated, especially an artfully indirect, often derogatory suggestion. The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.

  9. noun. 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.

  10. noun. /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃn/ (usually disapproving) [countable] something unpleasant that somebody indirectly suggests is true. She resented the insinuation that she was too old for the job. Why did you make those veiled insinuations about me? insinuations against the unsuccessful candidate. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  11. Insinuation definition: an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature. See examples of INSINUATION used in a sentence.

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