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单词 insinuation
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insinuation in British English

(ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃən)
noun
1. 
an indirect or devious hint or suggestion
2. 
the act or practice of insinuating

insinuation in American English

(ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən)
noun
1. 
the act of insinuating
2. 
something insinuated
; specif.,
a. 
a sly hint or suggestion, esp. against someone
b. 
action or remark intended to win favor; ingratiation
Word origin
L insinuatio

Examples of 'insinuation' in a sentence
insinuation

`Of course I checked, "Graham retorted, stung by the insinuation that he hadn't followed standard UNACO procedures.
MacNeill, Alastair CODE BREAKER (2002)
Just about anything would have been better than her cold disdain, the insinuation that this is all simply beneath her.
Alex George LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)
She cursed him as much for losing his temper in her house as for his insinuation.
McCorquodale, Robin DANSVILLE (2002)
"His tone carried his implication, the insinuation that the diary was a hoax, that Martin's innocence was a joke.
Stephanie Laurens ON A WILD NIGHT (2002)

Synonyms of 'insinuation'

implication, suggestion, hint, allusion
More Synonyms of insinuation
(noun) 
Definition
an act or the practice of insinuating
It isn't right to bring a person down by rumour and insinuation.
Synonyms
implication
The implication was obvious: vote for us or you'll be sorry.
suggestion
There is absolutely no suggestion of any mainstream political party involvement.
hint
I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work.
allusion
This remark was an allusion to their longstanding hostility.
innuendo
The report was based on rumours and innuendo.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of allusion
Definition
an indirect reference
This remark was an allusion to their longstanding hostility.
Synonyms
reference,
mention,
suggestion,
hint,
implication,
innuendo,
intimation,
insinuation,
casual remark,
indirect reference
in the sense of hint
Definition
a suggestion given in an indirect or subtle manner
I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work.
Synonyms
clue,
mention,
suggestion,
implication,
indication,
reminder,
tip-off,
pointer,
allusion,
innuendo,
inkling,
intimation,
insinuation,
word to the wise
in the sense of innuendo
Definition
an indirect or subtle reference to something rude or unpleasant
The report was based on rumours and innuendo.
Synonyms
insinuation,
suggestion,
hint,
implication,
whisper (informal),
overtone,
intimation,
imputation,
aspersion

Nearby words of
insinuation

  • insincere
  • insincerity
  • insinuate
  • insinuation
  • insipid
  • insipidity
  • insist

Synonyms of 'insinuation'

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