insinuate  /ɪn ˈsɪn ju eɪt/ ? Meaning of "insinuate"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
  2. (v) give to understand

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. Fred lost his cool when the reporter insinuated that he had taken bribe to keep the adverse report under wraps.
  2. Journalistic impropriety is no more an insinuation, it is now a irrefutable charge.
  3. It is easy to insinuate about wrong doing when the person at the receiving end is not there to defend himself.

Quotes

  1. "I think this will be the most advanced anti-doping program in the world," Armstrong said. "I'm going to talk about it today; beyond today, I'm not going to tell you how clean I am, and I'm not going to insinuate how dirty the others are.
    on Sep 24, 2008 By: Lance Armstrong Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "There have been no discussions with any elected officials or business executives about buying the team or moving to Newark," Ratner said in a statement. "The team is very simply not for sale, and any stories that suggest or insinuate that we...
    on May 1, 2008 By: Bruce Ratner Source: New York Times

  3. "I take offense to people that insinuate and call that a lack of discipline or a lack of responsibility," Del Rio said. "There are no rules about being out on a Monday night before your day off the following day. ...... This is a disciplined...
    on Sep 3, 2008 By: Jack Del Rio Source: International Herald Tribune

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