Insinuation

[ɪnsɪnjʊ'eɪʃ(ə)n]

Definition

(noun.) an indirect (and usually malicious) implication.

Inputed by DeWitt--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

(n.) The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; -- formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.

(n.) The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.

(n.) That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.

Typed by Irwin

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Infusion, instillation, gentle introduction.[2]. Ingratiating one's self, getting one's self into favor.[3]. Hint, suggestion, intimation, innuendo.

Editor: Thea