insinuate

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

insinuar, sugerir

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

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Are you insinuating that I'm lying?
Você está insinuando que estou mentindo?
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He insinuated that she was not trustworthy.
Ele insinuou que ela não era confiável.
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hintsuggestimplyalludeintimate
2.

insinuar-se, introduzir-se

(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.
Ele conseguiu insinuar-se nas boas graças do chefe.
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The politician tried to insinuate himself into the public's trust.
O político tentou insinuar-se na confiança do público.
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worm one's wayingratiate oneselfmaneuverintrudeinfiltrate