GDict

insinuation

in.sinju'eiʃәn7 senses · 205 ms
Level C2
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noun/ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    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.countableuncountable

  3. 3

    The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.countableuncountable

  4. 4

    That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusioncountableuncountable

    • Slander may be conveyed by insinuations.

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