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Insinuate

ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt

Insinuate definitions

verb

Inflections:

insinuate insinuated insinuates insinuating

suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way

"he was insinuating that I had no self-control"

Synonyms:
imply suggest hint intimate whisper indicate convey the impression give a clue give an inkling allude to the fact make reference to the fact let it be known give someone to understand give someone to believe
slide (oneself or a thing) slowly and smoothly into a particular place

"I insinuated my shoulder in the gap"

Synonyms:
slide slip manoeuvre insert edge work move into position
- manoeuvre oneself into (a favourable position) by subtle manipulation
  
  "he insinuated himself into the king's confidence"