 insinuation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) an indirect (and usually malicious) implication | |
| Synonyms: | innuendo | |
| Related terms: | implication intimate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments | |
| Synonyms: | ingratiation | |
| Examples: | "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor" |
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| Related terms: | blandishment | |
| Similar spelling: |
insinuatingly insinuate incineration insemination incantation inguinal ingenuity |
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