insinuation

noun

in·sin·u·a·tion (ˌ)in-ˌsin-yə-ˈwā-shən

-yü-ˈā-

Synonyms of insinuation next

: something that is insinuated

especially : a sly, subtle, and usually derogatory utterance

: the act or process of insinuating

Examples of insinuation in a Sentence

I resent her insinuation that I can't do it without her help. He criticizes his opponents by insinuation rather than directly.

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But the popular series has sparked some controversy over its insinuation of an incestuous relationship between Lyle and Erik, something the brothers say is untrue. —

Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024 The insinuation was that Atletico lacked the money to finance both. —

Phil Hay, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024 Was the insinuation that the governor hadn’t even brought his gun? —

Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024 Kylian Mbappé will not tolerate under any circumstances that his integrity, reputation and honor be tarnished by unfounded insinuations. —

George Ramsay and Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for insinuation