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insinuation

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in·sin·u·a·tion  (n-sny-shn)
n.
1. The act, process, or practice of insinuating.
2. Something insinuated, especially an artfully indirect, often derogatory suggestion.

insinuation
Noun
1. an indirect or devious hint or suggestion
2. an act or the practice of insinuating
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.insinuation - an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
implication - an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection
2.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"
wheedling, blandishment - the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
Translations
Spanish insinuation [ɪnsɪnjuˈeɪʃən] ninsinuación f
French insinuation [ɪnsɪnjuˈeɪʃən] ninsinuation f
German insinuation [ɪnsɪnjuˈeɪʃən] insinuate nAnspielung f
Italian insinuation [ɪnsɪnjuˈeɪʃən] ninsinuazione f

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"Yes, on foot," rejoined the doctor, without noticing the insinuation.
That you are innocent of the charge that has been placed against you by insinuation, we well know; but Thuvan Dihn must know it well, too.
Of course the merest hint only--an insinuation--but why an insinuation even?
 
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