insinuator

Meanings

• Noun

  One who suggests something by implied or indirect means, a hint-giver.

  - "Sarah was an insinuator, always dropping subtle hints about her true intentions."
  - "The politician's aide was a master insinuator, planting doubt in the minds of voters about his opponent."

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Latin insinuare, 'to whisper, breathe in,' from in- 'into' + sinuare 'to cause to flow.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'insinuator' comes from the Latin word for 'whisperer'.

2. In ancient Rome, insinuators were often slaves or courtiers who used their influence to sway the opinions of powerful people.

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Related Concepts

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1. suggestion: The act of making a gentle proposal or recommendation, often indirectly.

2. implication: The act of suggesting or implying something, often without explicitly stating it.

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Culture

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In literature, insinuators are often portrayed as manipulative or deceitful characters, using their words to influence others subtly. In art, insinuators might be depicted as whispering secrets or suggestions to others.

How to Memorize "insinuator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person whispering suggestions or hints to someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insinuator' with the idea of whispering or hinting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'insinuator' by associating it with the phrase 'implies a hint'.

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