Associations to the word «Insinuate»
Noun
- Pretence
- Flattery
- Hint
- Favour
- Delicacy
- Pore
- Politeness
- Compliment
- Suspicion
- Libel
- Lordship
- Affection
- Grace
- Familiarity
- Heiress
- Confidence
- Persuasion
- Jealousy
- Majesty
- Motive
- Highness
- Wishing
- Esteem
- Manner
- Innocence
- Projection
- Inclination
- Dominion
- Doubt
- Jew
- Trifle
- Opinion
- Midst
- Discretion
- Friendship
- Accusation
- Stronghold
- Hastings
- Necessity
- Sentiment
- Suggestion
- Inquiry
- Wit
- Gentleman
- Doctrine
- Thigh
- Ignorance
- Mind
- Soul
- Consort
- Fool
- Mistress
Adjective
Wiktionary
INSINUATE, verb. (rare) To creep, wind, or flow into; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
INSINUATE, verb. (figurative) (by extension) To ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.
INSINUATE, verb. To hint; to suggest tacitly while avoiding a direct statement.
Dictionary definition
INSINUATE, verb. Introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner; "He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table".
INSINUATE, verb. Give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife".
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