Insinuation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word insinuation
Brit.  |ɪnsɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word insinuation

noun

- an indirect (and usually malicious) implication (syn: innuendo)
- the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor

Extra examples

I resent her insinuation that I can't do it without her help.

He criticizes his opponents by insinuation rather than directly.

She didn't like his insinuation that she had cheated.

She rejected the insinuation that she was partly to blame.

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