Associations to the word «Insinuation»
Noun
Wiktionary
INSINUATION, noun. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
INSINUATION, noun. 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.
INSINUATION, noun. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
INSINUATION, noun. That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion
Dictionary definition
INSINUATION, noun. An indirect (and usually malicious) implication.
INSINUATION, noun. The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor".
Wise words
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