Meaning & use
insinuates
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Suggests or hints at something, usually something unpleasant, in an indirect and often sly way.
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His tone insinuates that he doesn't quite believe her story.
The article insinuates that the company knew about the defect for years.
A note on using this word
Almost always carries a negative or accusatory undertone; unlike 'implies,' it often suggests the speaker is being deliberately indirect or underhanded.
Words with a similar meaning
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