insinuate
US /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
UK /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
1.
menyindir, mengisyaratkan
suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way
:
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Are you insinuating that I'm lying?
Adakah anda menyindir bahawa saya berbohong?
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He insinuated that she was not trustworthy.
Dia menyindir bahawa dia tidak boleh dipercayai.
2.
menyelinap, memasukkan diri
(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.
Dia berjaya menyelinap masuk ke dalam hati bos.
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The politician tried to insinuate himself into the public's trust.
Ahli politik itu cuba menyelinap masuk ke dalam kepercayaan awam.