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Definitions

insinuate

[in-sin-yoo-eyt] / ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt /
VERB
hint, suggest
Synonyms
STRONG
allude ascribe connote imply impute indicate intimate mention propose purport refer signify
Antonyms
WEAK
conceal hide leave alone withhold
VERB
force one's way into
Synonyms
STRONG
foist infiltrate infuse ingratiate inject insert instill intercalate interject interpose introduce
WEAK
curry favor edge in fill in get in with horn in muscle in slip in wedge in work in worm in
Antonyms
STRONG
take out
WEAK
conceal hide leave alone withhold

Example Sentences

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Her tales defy easy categorization—suspense shockers? ghost stories? horror sketches?—even as they insinuate themselves into our souls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Reese also pointed to her ring finger in front of Clark to insinuate that she and LSU would be taking home the championship, which they did.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

The term had long been used in Haitian street slang to insinuate male dominance and power.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

He died from a sudden illness in Birmingham in June, and some of those close to him insinuate there was foul play involved.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2023

“That’s ridiculous to even insinuate I’d believe in coincidences. What is a coincidence?”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.