Another word for insinuate

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insinuate

v.

To make an indirect hint
imply, suggest, intimate; see hint, mention, propose 1, refer 2.
To introduce slowly or artfully
infuse, instill, ingratiate, slip in, sneak in, worm in, work in, edge in, ease in, insert gradually, infiltrate, inject, maneuver, foist oneself, horn in*, muscle in*; see also instill.
Antonyms push*, dash, crowd. See syn. study at suggest.suggest.

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Another word for insinuate

verb

To introduce gradually and slyly:
edge, foist, infiltrate, wind², work, worm. See enter
To convey an idea by indirect, subtle means:
hint, imply, intimate², suggest. Idiom: drop a hint. See show, suggest