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insinuation

/ insinuation /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

Type of:

implication

Derived:

intimate adumbrate insinuate

noun Sense 2

the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments

"she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"

Type of:

blandishment wheedling

Semantic Complexity

57%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

6

Times Searched

29

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Related Words

implication blandishment wheedling