insinuation, n.
(insinuations)
freq. cnt. 4
(insinuations)
freq. cnt. 4
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
innuendo insinuation
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
<noun.act>
ingratiation insinuation
sample sentences
"she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"
semantic pointers
hypernym