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in·sin·u·a·tion
 insinuation
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
sIn
yu
eI
sh
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a sly hint or suggestion, esp. a derogatory or malicious one.
He resented her insinuation that he hadn't done the work himself.- similar words:
- hint
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| definition 2: |
the act of insinuating oneself into another's favor or affections; ingratiation.
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accusation, aspersion, connotation |
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