insinuation

1 an indirect (and usually malicious) implication [syn: innuendo]

2 the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor" [syn: ingratiation]

English

Pronunciation

• /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/, /In%sInju"eIS@n/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

Noun

1. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
2. The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; -- formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
3. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
4. That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.

French

Noun

fr-noun f

1. insinuation

An innuendo is a figure of speech which indicates an indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation.

Innuendo might also be:

• Innuendo (album), a 1991 music album made by Queen
• Innuendo (song), a song also by Queen
• Innuendo (band), a Malaysian R&B trio

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