meaning of insinuate
1. To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement.
2. To introduce artfully; to infuse gently; to instill.
3. To hint; to suggest by remote allusion; -- often used derogatorily; as, did you mean to insinuate anything?
4. To push or work (ones self), as into favor; to introduce by slow, gentle, or artful means; to ingratiate; -- used reflexively.
5. To creep, wind, or flow in; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
6. To ingratiate ones self; to obtain access or favor by flattery or cunning.
7. give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his
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