Entry Word: insinuate

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way <the spy insinuated himself into the terrorist organization>

Synonyms infiltrate, slip, sneak, work (in), worm

Related Words creep, edge, wiggle; insert, interpolate, interpose, introduce

2 to convey an idea indirectly <are you insinuating that I cheated?> — see hint
3 to put among or between others <carefully insinuated herself among the equipment crew for the rock band> — see insert