insinuating

Meanings

• verb

  expressing or implying something, especially something unpleasant, by indirect means

  - "Sarah insinuated that Tom was not qualified for the job."
  - "The politician's aide insinuated that his boss was involved in a scandal."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insinuating
suggesting , persuading , distinguishing

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Variants

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insinuating , insinuatingly , insinuate , insinuated , insinuates , insinuative , insinuator , insinuators

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Etymology

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from the Latin insinuare ‘to thrust in, introduce’, from in- ‘into’ + sinuare ‘to make sinuous, bend’

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Trivia

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1. The word insinuate comes from the Latin insinuare, which means 'to thrust in, introduce'.

2. Insincere insinuations are often considered manipulative or dishonest.

3. The term insinuation is often used in legal contexts to refer to indirect evidence or suggestions made during a trial.

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Related Concepts

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1. implication: Implication is the act of suggesting or inferring something without directly stating it. It is closely related to insinuation, as both involve indirect communication.

2. suggestion: Suggestion is the act of making a gentle or indirect proposal. It is related to insinuation in that both involve indirect communication, but suggestion is generally more overt and less negative than insinuation.

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Culture

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In literature, insinuating has been used to create suspense and intrigue, as well as to add layers of meaning to dialogue. In art and music, it can be used to convey subtle messages or emotions.

How to Memorize "insinuating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of whispering a secret or hinting at something without directly stating it. Imagine the subtle expression on someone's face as they insinuate something to you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word insinuation with the idea of subtle hints or suggestions. Remember that insinuating something means to imply it in a roundabout way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Insist On Subtle Hints' to remember the meaning of insinuate.

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