insinuation

Letters that make insinuation

s, a, o, n, t, i, u are letters that make 'insinuation'

Words within insinuation

ti, si, INS, nu, at, SI, on, in, sin, IN, Io, ion, Sin, At, In, Si, Ti are words within 'insinuation'


2 possible definitions for 'insinuation'

Insinuation as "an indirect (and usually malicious) implication"

Under this definition, insinuation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

innuendo has the same meaning as insinuation

insinuation as a type

'insinuation' can be a type of implication.

Derivatives of insinuation

intimate, adumbrate, insinuate are derivatives of 'insinuation'.


Insinuation as "the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments"

Under this definition, insinuation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

ingratiation has the same meaning as insinuation

insinuation as a type

'insinuation' can be a type of blandishment, wheedling.

Example of insinuation used within this context

"she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"



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