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Synonyms of insinuation
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark
- the insinuation that there were considerations other than love for the actor having such a high-profile wedding
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“Insinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of insinuation was in 1526
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