The meaning of Insinuate

Insinuate – definition

verb
Suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
Usage examples:
He was insinuating that i had no self-control
Synonims:
Imply Suggest Hint Intimate Whisper Indicate Convey the impression Give a clue Give an inkling Allude to the fact Make reference to the fact Let it be known Give someone to understand Give so
verb
Slide (oneself or a thing) slowly and smoothly into a particular place.
Usage examples:
I insinuated my shoulder in the gap
Synonims:
Slide Slip Manoeuvre Insert Edge Work Move into position

verb
To express but not directly state something
Usage examples:
What exactly are you insinuating?, [ + (that) clause ] she insinuated (that) i’m getting fat., [ c …

Insinuate translation into English

Insinuate: translate from English into Chinese

暗示, 隐射, 意味着

Insinuate: translate from English into Dutch

Insinueren, Indringen, Inbrengen, Te kennen geven, Te verstaan geven

Insinuate: translate from English into French

Insinuer

Insinuate: translate from English into German

Unterstellen, Anspielen, Versteckt andeuten

Insinuate: translate from English into Hindi

इशारा करना, संकेत करना, चालाकी से सुझाना, परोक्ष रूप से सुझाना, कटाक्ष करना, व्यंगोक्ति करना, आक्षेप करना, धीरे-धीरे भड़काना

Insinuate: translate from English into Italian

Insinuare, Introdurre, Fare insinuazioni

Insinuate: translate from English into Korean

스며들게 하다, 천천히 들어가다, 빗대어 말하다

Insinuate: translate from English into Russian

Намекать, Инсинуировать, Проникать, Вкрадываться, Пробираться, Незаметно вводить, Втираться, Внушать намеками, Постепенно вводить, Внушать исподволь

Insinuate: translate from English into Spanish

Insinuar, Introducirse, Dar a comprender algo, Dar a entender algo

Word origin

early 16th century (in the sense ‘enter (a document) on the official register’): from Latin insinuat- ‘introduced tortuously’, from the verb insinuare, from in- ‘in’ + sinuare ‘to curve’.

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Insinuate – similar words

insinuating

adjective
Hinting at something bad in an indirect and unpleasant way.
Usage examples:
Dirty, insinuating laughter

verb
Suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
Usage examples:
He was insinuating that i had no self-control

adjective
Suggesting ideas without saying them directly
Usage examples:
She didn't reply - she merely smiled that insinuating smile., both songs are in danger of being ban…

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insinuates

verb
Suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
Usage examples:
He was insinuating that i had no self-control

verb
To express but not directly state something
Usage examples:
What exactly are you insinuating?, [ + (that) clause ] she insinuated (that) i’m getting fat., [ c …

All meanings and translations of Insinuates

insinuated

verb
Suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
Usage examples:
He was insinuating that i had no self-control

verb
Past simple and past participle of insinuate
Usage examples:
[ + (that) ] are you insinuating (that) i'm losing my nerve?, what are you insinuating, daniel?

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Insinuate synonims

edge

noun
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface.
Usage examples:
A willow tree at the water's edge

verb
Provide with a border or edge.
Usage examples:
The pool is edged with paving

verb
A line determining the limits of an area

All meanings and translations of Edge

hint

noun
A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
Usage examples:
He has given no hint of his views

verb
Suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly.
Usage examples:
The minister hinted at a possible change of heart

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imply

verb
Indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference.
Usage examples:
Salesmen who use jargon to imply superior knowledge

verb
To suggest something without saying it directly, or to involve something as a necessary part or condition
Usage examples:
[ + (that) clause ] he implied (that) the error was mine., democracy implies free elections.

All meanings and translations of Imply

indicate

verb
Point out; show.
Usage examples:
Dotted lines indicate the text's margins

verb
To show or signal a direction or warning, or to make something clear
Usage examples:
[ t ] these statistics might indicate quality problems., [ + that clause ] she did not move or indi…

verb
To show something, point to something, or make something clear
Usage examples:
Indicate sth to sb retailers should indicate to the consumer the exact weight of the produce., the …

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insert

verb
Place, fit, or push (something) into something else.
Usage examples:
Claudia inserted her key in the lock

noun
A loose page or section in a magazine or other publication, typically one carrying an advertisement.
Usage examples:
Tedious glossy magazine inserts to lure advertisers with inflated readership claims don't compensat…

verb
Introduce

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intimate

adjective
Closely acquainted; familiar.
Usage examples:
Intimate friends

noun
A very close friend.
Usage examples:
His circle of intimates

verb
State or make known.
Usage examples:
Mr hutchison has intimated his decision to retire

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manoeuvre

noun
A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
Usage examples:
Snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes

verb
Move skilfully or carefully.
Usage examples:
The lorry was unable to manoeuvre comfortably in the narrow street

noun
A planned action that is intended to get an advantage
Usage examples:
This manoeuvre has the effect of rewarding those shareholders who sell at the expense of those who …

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slide

verb
Move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.
Usage examples:
She slid down the bank into the water

noun
A structure with a smooth sloping surface for children to slide down.
Usage examples:
Anna played on the slide

verb
Move smoothly along a surface

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slip

verb
Lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance.
Usage examples:
I slipped over on the ice

noun
An act of sliding unintentionally for a short distance.
Usage examples:
A single slip could send them plummeting down the mountainside

noun
A small piece of paper, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.
Usage examples:
His monthly salary slip

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suggest

verb
Put forward for consideration.
Usage examples:
I suggest that we wait a day or two

verb
To mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
Usage examples:
They were wondering where to hold the office party and i suggested the italian restaurant on main s…

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whisper

verb
Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.
Usage examples:
Alison was whispering in his ear

noun
A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.
Usage examples:
She spoke in a whisper

verb
To say something very quietly, using the breath but not the voice
Usage examples:
[ i ] what are you girls whispering about?, they spoke in whispers, not wanting anyone to hear them.

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work

noun
Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
Usage examples:
He was tired after a day's work

verb
Be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work.
Usage examples:
She has been working so hard

combining form
Denoting things or parts made of a specified material or with specified tools.
Usage examples:
Silverwork

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