insinuate

verb

in·sin·u·ate in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwāt How to pronounce insinuate (audio)

-yü-ˌāt

insinuated; insinuating

transitive verb

: to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply

I resent what you're insinuating.

: to introduce (something, such as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way

insinuate doubts into a trusting mind

: to introduce (someone, such as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means

intransitive verb

archaic : to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly : creep

archaic : to ingratiate oneself

insinuative

in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwā-tiv How to pronounce insinuate (audio)

-yü-ˌā-

adjective

insinuator

in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwā-tər How to pronounce insinuate (audio)

-yü-ˌā-

noun

Example Sentences

years were needed for the agent to insinuate himself into the terrorist organization are you insinuating that I won by cheating?

Recent Examples on the Web Trump repeatedly posted to Truth Social after the search, including to insinuate that the FBI had planted evidence.

Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2022 But that does not insinuate the virus should not be taken seriously.

Shelby Denise Smith, Essence, 30 July 2022 Naturally Howard survives the attack, so while Unique is still on the hook for the murder attempt, Howard is back on the street with more reason than ever to insinuate himself into Raq and Kanan’s affairs.

Kate Aurthur, Variety, 11 Aug. 2022 Cohn offers Rusty good pay to insinuate herself into the couple’s ménage as Hayworth’s secretary and report back to him.

Tom Nolan, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 His response also seemed to insinuate something demeaning about my mother, and this disturbed me even more.

David Wright Faladé, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022 While the charge against Mr. Sussmann is narrow, Mr. Durham has used it to release large amounts of information to insinuate that there was a broad conspiracy involving the Clinton campaign to essentially frame Mr. Trump for colluding with Russia.

New York Times, 15 May 2022 In their requests, some conservative groups insinuate that diversity training and minority hiring targets discriminate against Whites and demand companies like Bank of America, Pfizer and Citigroup conduct racial equity audits.

Corinne Post, Forbes, 15 June 2022 In this day and age, to insinuate that the pope cannot continue his work in his present condition shows that even the pope is not immune to the prejudice that thousands of people with disabilities suffer on a daily basis.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 June 2022 See More

单词	insinuated
释义	insinuate verb in·sin·u·ate in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwāt -yü-ˌāt insinuated; insinuating transitive verb 1 a : to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply I resent what you're insinuating. b : to introduce (something, such as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way insinuate doubts into a trusting mind 2 : to introduce (someone, such as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means intransitive verb 1 archaic : to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly : creep 2 archaic : to ingratiate oneself insinuative in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwā-tiv -yü-ˌā- adjective insinuator in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwā-tər -yü-ˌā- noun Did you know? When to Use Insinuate Insinuate comes from the Latin root sinuare, meaning "to bend or curve." It is a synonym of imply or suggest; however, insinuate usually conveys something unpleasant is said in a sly or underhanded way. Synonyms infiltrate slip sneak wind work in worm wriggle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences years were needed for the agent to insinuate himself into the terrorist organization are you insinuating that I won by cheating? Recent Examples on the Web Trump repeatedly posted to Truth Social after the search, including to insinuate that the FBI had planted evidence. Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2022 But that does not insinuate the virus should not be taken seriously. Shelby Denise Smith, Essence, 30 July 2022 Naturally Howard survives the attack, so while Unique is still on the hook for the murder attempt, Howard is back on the street with more reason than ever to insinuate himself into Raq and Kanan’s affairs. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 11 Aug. 2022 Cohn offers Rusty good pay to insinuate herself into the couple’s ménage as Hayworth’s secretary and report back to him. Tom Nolan, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 His response also seemed to insinuate something demeaning about my mother, and this disturbed me even more. David Wright Faladé, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022 While the charge against Mr. Sussmann is narrow, Mr. Durham has used it to release large amounts of information to insinuate that there was a broad conspiracy involving the Clinton campaign to essentially frame Mr. Trump for colluding with Russia. New York Times, 15 May 2022 In their requests, some conservative groups insinuate that diversity training and minority hiring targets discriminate against Whites and demand companies like Bank of America, Pfizer and Citigroup conduct racial equity audits. Corinne Post, Forbes, 15 June 2022 In this day and age, to insinuate that the pope cannot continue his work in his present condition shows that even the pope is not immune to the prejudice that thousands of people with disabilities suffer on a daily basis. The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare, from in- + sinuare to bend, curve, from sinus curve First Known Use 1529, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1b Kids Definition insinuate verb in·sin·u·ate in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwāt insinuated; insinuating 1 : hint entry 2, imply She insinuated that I had cheated. 2 : to bring or get in little by little or in a secret way He insinuated himself into the group. insinuated 1 of 2 adjective as in hinted Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hinted intimated suggested interpreted inferred construed presumed implied untold unsaid unannounced undeclared unspoken tacit unexpressed implicit unvoiced wordless Antonyms & Near Antonyms stated explicit evident obvious express apparent expressed manifest spoken voiced plain blatant straightforward unmistakable unequivocal unambiguous See More insinuated 2 of 2 verb past tense of insinuate 1 as in infiltrated to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way years were needed for the agent to insinuate himself into the terrorist organization Synonyms & Similar Words infiltrated inserted sneaked slipped snuck wormed wiggled introduced wriggled wound worked in crept winded edged interpolated interposed 2 as in implied to convey an idea indirectly are you insinuating that I won by cheating? Synonyms & Similar Words implied indicated hinted suggested alluded intimated inferred referred mentioned pointed adverted signaled signified signalled signalized smacked (of) smelt (of) smelled (of) Antonyms & Near Antonyms announced proclaimed declared explained described elucidated delineated spelled out See More 3 as in inserted to put among or between others quietly insinuated herself among the concertgoers raptly listening to the piano solo Synonyms & Similar Words inserted introduced interjected injected interspersed added interpolated interposed weaved intercalated worked in edged in fitted (in or into) installed fit (in or into) cut in shoved inlaid larded inset wedged thrust insetted sandwiched (in or between) wove appended attached interlined interfiled crammed Antonyms & Near Antonyms excluded extracted withdrew eliminated expelled ejected rejected deducted detached subtracted See More
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