insinuate

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insinuate

(verb)

Meaning

to suggest something indirectly

Example

"During the discussion, she chose to insinuate her concerns rather than voice them outright."

Synonyms

implyhintsuggest

Antonyms

statedeclare

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'insinuare', meaning to introduce subtly.
Related word forms
  • verb: insinuated
  • noun: insinuation

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