imputations

plural of imputation
as in insinuations
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark I resent the imputation that I'm nice to Grandmother because she has money

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Noun
  • Paul Thomas Anderon’s newest movie is very much a comedy, but Hall is mostly on hand during its graver political insinuations.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • Handwringing about hemlines and innuendos aside, these headliners signal an attempt to appeal to the broadest possible audience, throwing curation to the wind in the hopes the fest will be able to recoup their very expensive investment.
    Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Her latest album included a few hits with similar innuendos.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Imputations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imputations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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