Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
insinuation
noun
/ɪnˌsɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
An indirect or covert suggestion or hint, often with negative implications.
Examples
- Her insinuation that he was lying was hurtful.
- The politician made an insinuation about his opponent’s integrity.
- Despite the insinuation, there was no proof to back up the claim.
Meaning
Insinuation refers to the act of suggesting something in an indirect or subtle way, usually to imply something unfavorable or to accuse someone without stating it outright.
Synonyms
- Suggestion
- Hint
- Implied accusation
- Allusion
- Innuendo
