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1. (n.) insinuation
an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, esp. of a derogatory nature.
2. insinuation
the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing; ingratiation.
3. insinuation
an act or instance of insinuating.
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) insinuation, innuendo
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
2. (noun) ingratiation, insinuation
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
"she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) insinuation
the act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in
2. (noun) insinuation
the act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; -- formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition
3. (noun) insinuation
the art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner
4. (noun) insinuation
that which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations
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