in·sin·u·at·ing | \ in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwā-tiŋ 
, -yü-ˌā- \
, -yü-ˌā- \Definition of insinuating
1 : winning favor and confidence by imperceptible degrees : ingratiating
2 : tending gradually to cause doubt, distrust, or change of outlook often in a slyly subtle manner
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The first known use of insinuating was in 1591
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