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Synonyms for insinuation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-sin-yoo-ey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˌsɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən



Définition of insinuation

Origin :
  • 1520s, from Latin insinuationem (nominative insinuatio) "entrance through a narrow way; an ingratiating oneself," noun of action from past participle stem of insinuare (see insinuate).
  • noun implication
Example sentences :
  • Again that distasteful expression fraught with distrust and insinuation.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • De Naarboveck did not seem to understand the insinuation conveyed.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • If she could repel Madame Beattie's insinuation, it must mean she had something on her side.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • He was an adept in the art of insinuation; besides that, he knew "every one."
  • Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
  • But she, too, was stung to wrath by the insinuation which his words contained.
  • Extract from : « Kept in the Dark » by Anthony Trollope
  • She flushed with rage, exasperated by the insinuation she believed was intended.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. » by Guy de Maupassant
  • An expressive look from the Nubian confirmed the insinuation.
  • Extract from : « The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I (of 2) » by Alexandre Dumas pre
  • She was thinking of his insinuation at Marshall Dean's expense.
  • Extract from : « Warrior Gap » by Charles King
  • And this insinuation embodies one of the main defects of the race.
  • Extract from : « Mexico » by Charles Reginald Enock
  • "And I insist that you explain your insinuation," flung back Flora.
  • Extract from : « Madge Morton's Secret » by Amy D. V. Chalmers

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