insinuate
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/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
verb
R
To hint or imply something, especially something negative, without saying it directly.
The gossip insinuated that she was not qualified for the job.
R
To gradually work your way into a position or situation, especially in a sly or cunning manner.
He insinuated himself into the group, pretending to be a friend.
R
To insert or move something subtly or carefully into a particular position.
She insinuated her hand into the narrow space to retrieve the item.
translation
To hint or imply something, especially something negative, without saying it directly.; To gradually work your way into a position or situation, especially in a sly or cunning manner.; To insert or move something subtly or carefully into a particular position.
Word Forms
3rd Present
insinuates
Past
insinuated
Perfect
insinuated
Progressive
insinuating