Associations to the word «Insinuation»

INSINUATION, noun. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

INSINUATION, noun. 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.

INSINUATION, noun. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.

INSINUATION, noun. That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion

INSINUATION, noun. An indirect (and usually malicious) implication.

INSINUATION, noun. The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor".