Definition of Insinuate
Insinuate
in·sin·u·ate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to hint, suggest, or imply something, especially something bad, in an unpleasant and indirect way;
e.g. Her accusations insinuate that he bribed people in order to secure his high position.
(verb)
to introduce some idea in a gradual, subtle, or indirect way, or to introduce a person in a smooth, stealthy, and clever/calculated way;
e.g. He tried to insinuate distrust for his rival into the committee members' minds.
(verb)
to use subtle manipulation in order to place oneself in a favorable position;
e.g. She tried to insinuate herself into a higher ranked position.
(verb)
to slowly enter or gently creep into some place, to gradually slide oneself into a particular position;
e.g. She managed to insinuate herself into the gap in the wall, from where she could overhear their conversation.
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