insinuate

[ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt]

insinuate Definition

• 1. to suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way
• 2. to introduce (oneself or one's ideas) subtly or deviously

Using insinuate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insinuate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He insinuated that I was lying.

• Example

  She insinuated herself into the group.

• Example

  The article insinuates that he is involved in the scandal.

• Example

  He insinuated his way into the conversation.

insinuate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for insinuate

• imply
• suggest
• intimate
• hint
• allude

Antonyms for insinuate

• state
• declare
• assert

Phrases with insinuate

• insinuate oneself into

  to gain entrance or acceptance into a group or situation by subtle or devious means

  Example

  She insinuated herself into the company by pretending to be someone she wasn't.

• insinuate oneself with

  to ingratiate oneself with someone by flattery or other subtle means

  Example

  He tried to insinuate himself with the boss by complimenting her on her work.

• insinuate something into

  to introduce something subtly or deviously into a conversation or situation

  Example

  He tried to insinuate his political views into the discussion.

Origins of insinuate

from Latin 'insinuare', meaning 'to introduce, to creep in'

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Summary: insinuate in Brief

To 'insinuate' [ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt] is to suggest something unpleasant or introduce oneself or one's ideas subtly or deviously. It can be used in phrases like 'insinuate oneself into,' meaning to gain entrance or acceptance into a group or situation by subtle or devious means, or 'insinuate something into,' meaning to introduce something subtly or deviously into a conversation or situation.