insinuate
21insinuate — [ɪn sɪnjʊeɪt] verb 1》 suggest (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way. 2》 (insinuate oneself into) manoeuvre oneself gradually into (a favourable position). 3》 slide slowly and smoothly into a place. Derivatives insinuating adjective… …
22insinuate — verb he insinuated that she lied insinuate oneself into Syn: imply, suggest, hint, intimate, indicate, let it be known, give someone to understand; informal make out …
23insinuate yourself (into something) — phrase to get into a situation or position by behaving in a way that is not sincere Somehow he always manages to insinuate himself into our plans. Thesaurus: to do something dishonestsynonym Main entry: insinuate …
24insinuate oneself into — manoeuvre oneself gradually into (a favourable position). → insinuate …
25insinuate oneself into — he is trying to insinuate himself into their family Syn: worm one s way into, ingratiate oneself with, curry favor with; foist oneself on, introduce oneself into, edge one s way into, insert oneself into; infiltrate, invade, sneak into, maneuver… …
26insinuate oneself into — WORM ONE S WAY INTO, ingratiate oneself with, curry favour with; foist oneself on, introduce oneself into; infiltrate, invade, sneak into, intrude on, impinge on; informal muscle in on. → insinuate …
27insinuate — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. hint, suggest, inti mate; ingratiate (oneself), curry favor; insert, instill. See information, insertion, between. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To make an indirect hint] Syn. imply, suggest, intimate;… …
28insinuate — [[t]ɪnsɪ̱njueɪt[/t]] insinuates, insinuating, insinuated 1) VERB (disapproval) If you say that someone insinuates that something bad is the case, you mean that they say it in an indirect way. [V that] The libel claim followed an article which… …
29insinuate — in·sin·u·ate || ɪn sɪnjÊŠeɪt v. hint, allude to; subtly instill; gain favor through indirect means …
30insinuate — v. a. 1. Introduce gently. 2. Ingratiate, push artfully. 3. Instil (artfully), infuse, inculcate. 4. Hint, suggest, intimate, hint or suggest remotely (something unfavorable or discreditable) …
