insinuate

US /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
UK /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
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1.

suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way

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Are you insinuating that I'm lying?
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He insinuated that she was not trustworthy.
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hintsuggestimplyalludeintimate
2.

(of a person) maneuver oneself into a favorable position by subtle moves

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He managed to insinuate himself into the boss's good graces.
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The politician tried to insinuate himself into the public's trust.
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worm one's wayingratiate oneselfmaneuverintrudeinfiltrate