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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| inflections: |
innuendoes, innuendos |
| definition 1: |
an indirect and usu. derogatory hint, allusion, or insinuation.
Her career barely survived the innuendos of her enemies. |
| definition 2: |
the use of such hints or insinuations.
Innuendo can be just as damaging as direct criticism or accusation, if not more damaging. |
| related words: |
aspersion, double entendre, hint |
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