insinuate
/ɪn ˈsɪn ju eɪt/
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Definition(s):
- (v) introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
- (v) give to understand
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- Fred lost his cool when the reporter insinuated that he had taken bribe to keep the adverse report under wraps.
- Journalistic impropriety is no more an insinuation, it is now a irrefutable charge.
- It is easy to insinuate about wrong doing when the person at the receiving end is not there to defend himself.
Quotes
- "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
- "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
- "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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