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insinuation
[/ɪnˌsɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: insinuations
insinuação
1.
An indirect or subtle suggestion or hint, typically of something negative or discreditable
His insinuation that she was dishonest was offensive.
Sua insinuação de que ela era desonesta foi ofensiva.
2.
The act of insinuating oneself into a position or relationship in a subtle or devious way
Through careful insinuation, he gained the trust of the group.
Através de cuidadosa insinuação, ele conquistou a confiança do grupo.
3.
An indirect accusation or implication
There was an insinuation in her remarks about his competence.
Havia uma insinuação em suas observações sobre a competência dele.
NYC Slang
shade (when used to mean subtle insult or implication)
Synonyms
innuendo
implication
hint
suggestion
allusion
inuendo
Antonyms
directness
frankness
straightforwardness
explicitness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
insinuação
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
insinuação
No regional variation
São Paulo
insinuação
No regional variation
Portugal
insinuação
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
read between the lines
make insinuations about someone
cast insinuations
indirect suggestion
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