Meaning of the word insinuate in English

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insinuate

US /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/

UK /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/

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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hint suggest imply allude intimate

(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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