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Noun: insinuation  in`si-nyoo'ey-shun
  1. An indirect (and usually malicious) implication
    - innuendo
     
  2. The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
    "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favour"
    - ingratiation

Derived forms: insinuations

See also: insinuate

Type of: blandishment, implication, wheedling

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