insinuation
nounDivide insinuation into syllables:
in · sin · u · a · tion
How to pronounce insinuation:
Definition of insinuation:
- insinuation (noun):
- something that is insinuated
- an act or the practice of insinuating
- a sly, subtle, and usually derogatory utterance
- an indirect (and usually malicious) implication.
Synonyms for insinuation:
libelimplicationallusionindignityhintsuggestioninnuendoinsultsmearAntonyms for insinuation:
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