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Insinuate

usgb/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/Volume
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Subtle ImplicationPlay
Use 'insinuate' when suggesting something negative in a roundabout way without claiming it outright. SlideAre you insinuating that I'm not qualified for this job?
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Indirectly PointingPlay
'Insinuate' can show one's reluctance to state something directly, often to avoid confrontation. SlideHe didn't say it, but he insinuated that the project might fail.
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Potentially OffensivePlay
Be cautious, as 'insinuate' can sound accusatory and may offend if the implication is taken negatively. SlideI don't like the way she insinuated that I was to blame.