CEFR C2

insinuated

verb

Meaning

Suggest or hint at something unpleasant in an indirect and often devious way.

Examples

She didn't accuse him openly, but she continued to insinuate that he had been dishonest about his credentials.
The article seems to insinuate that the company's success is based entirely on luck rather than hard work.

Synonyms: hint, imply, allude, intimate

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insinuated (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪnju.eɪt/

Definition

Suggest or hint at something unpleasant in an indirect and often devious way.

Examples

She didn't accuse him openly, but she continued to insinuate that he had been dishonest about his credentials.
The article seems to insinuate that the company's success is based entirely on luck rather than hard work.
Are you trying to insinuate that I am responsible for this mistake?

How to Use insinuated

insinuate that (collocation): to suggest a specific negative idea using a clause — "He tried to insinuate that the results were faked."
insinuate oneself into (phrasal verb): to gain favor or entry into a group by subtle, manipulative means — "She managed to insinuate herself into the inner circle of the director."

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