Insinuation
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˌsɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
Insinuation (noun)
- A suggestion or hint that something bad is true, often in a clever or indirect way.
- An indirect suggestion that can imply something negative about a person or situation.
Examples
- The comment was an insinuation about her abilities.
- His words carried an insinuation of dishonesty.
Common collocations: subtle insinuation, make an insinuation, unpleasant insinuation, draw an insinuation