insinuation

[In*sinĀ·u*a`tion]

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

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

Noun
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"

Noun
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication


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

n.
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.

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

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


Insinuation

In*sin"u*a`tion , n. [L. insinuatio: cf. F. insinuation.] 1. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
By a soft insinuation mix'd With earth's large mass.
2. 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. Sir H. Wotton.
I hope through the insinuation of Lord Scarborough to keep them here till further orders.
3. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
He bad a natural insinuation and address which made him acceptable in the best company.
4. That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.
I scorn your coarse insinuation.
Syn. -- Hint; intimation; suggestion. See Innuendo.

Insinuative

In*sin"u*a*tive , a. [Cf. F. insinuatif.] 1. Stealing on or into the confidence or affections; having power to gain favor. "Crafty, insinuative, plausible men." Bp. Reynolds. 2. Using insinuations; giving hints; insinuating; as, insinuative remark.

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

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