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English noun: insinuation | |||
| 1. | insinuation (communication) an indirect (and usually malicious) implication | ||
| Synonyms | innuendo | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | implication | ||
| 2. | insinuation (act) the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments | ||
| Samples | She refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor. | ||
| Synonyms | ingratiation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | blandishment, wheedling | ||
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