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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 [ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃən]
n
1. an indirect or devious hint or suggestion
2. the act or 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

insinuation
noun implication, suggestion, hint, allusion, innuendo It isn't right to bring a good man down by rumour and insinuation.
Translations
insinuation [ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃən] N
1. (= hint) → insinuación f
he made certain insinuationshizo algunas insinuaciones
2. (= act) → introducción f
insinuation [ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən] ninsinuation f
insinuation
nAnspielung f (→ about auf +acc); he objected strongly to any insinuation that …er wehrte sich heftig gegen jede Andeutung, dass …
insinuation [ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃn] ninsinuazione f
insinuation [ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃn] 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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