Definition of Insinuation

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Insinuation

The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; -- formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.

The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.

That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.

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Insinuation Translations

insinuation in German is Andeutung {f}
insinuation in Swedish is insinuation

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