Definition of insinuation

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Insinuation (n.) 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..

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Insinuative :: Insinuative (a.) Using insinuations; giving hints; insinuating; as, insinuative remark..
Insinuation :: Insinuation (n.) That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations..
Disparagement :: Disparagement (n.) Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; -- commonly with to.
Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation..
Imputation :: Imputation () Charge or attribution of evil; censure; reproach; insinuation.
Insinuation :: Insinuation (n.) 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..
Earwig :: Earwig (n.) A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.
Innuendo :: Innuendo (n.) An oblique hint; a remote allusion or reference, usually derogatory to a person or thing not named; an insinuation..
Sneer :: Sneer (n.) A smile, grin, or contortion of the face, indicative of contempt; an indirect expression or insinuation of contempt..
Insinuation :: Insinuation (n.) The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
Wind :: Wind (v. t.) To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate.
Insinuation :: Insinuation (n.) The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in..
Impugn :: Impugn (v. t.) To attack by words or arguments; to contradict; to assail; to call in question; to make insinuations against; to gainsay; to oppose.
Suggestion :: Suggestion (n.) That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation..
Whisper :: Whisper (n.) Something communicated in secret or by whispering; a suggestion or insinuation.
Gloss :: Gloss (v. i.) To make sly remarks, or insinuations..
Insinuatingly :: Insinuatingly (adv.) By insinuation.
Earwig :: Earwig (v. t.) To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk..
Hint :: Hint (n.) A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive..
Allusively :: Allusively (adv.) Figuratively [Obs.]; by way of allusion; by implication, suggestion, or insinuation..
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