Insinuation Synonyms

ĭn-sĭnyo͝o-āshən
An artful, indirect, often derogatory hint
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. innuendo
The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. innuendo
  2. implication
  3. veiled remark
  4. ingratiation

Words Related to Insinuation

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Insinuation Sentence Examples

  • I noticed an insinuation in her response that this was a morally preferable position.

  • Again, popularly, an unproved ex cathedra statement of any kind is called " dogmatic," with perhaps an insinuation that it is being obstinately adhered to without, or beyond, or in defiance of, obtainable evidence.

  • He got, however, upon more dangerous ground when, passing wholly by the political insinuation against himself, he roundly charged Hobbes with having written Leviathan in support of Oliver's title, and deserted his royal master in distress.

  • The majority of parents make similar sacrifices within their means and resent the insinuation that they are less caring.

  • Confronted with Wiggins ' claims this week, Conklin neither confirmed their affair, nor denied specifically the insinuation of plagiarism.

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