01 n. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
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The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.“By a soft insinuation mix'd With earth's large mass.” — Crashaw.
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The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; -- formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.“I hope through the insinuation of Lord Scarborough to keep them here till further orders.” — Lady Cowper.
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The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.“He bad a natural insinuation and address which made him acceptable in the best company.” — Clarendon.
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That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.“I scorn your coarse insinuation.” — Cowper.
Syn.
Hint; intimation; suggestion. See Innuendo.