What is another word for insinuations?

Pronunciation: [ɪnsˌɪnjuːˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA)

Insinuations are subtle indications or remarks that are meant to suggest something without stating it directly. Synonyms for insinuations include inferences, implications, hints, suggestions, innuendos, allusions, and veiled references. In some instances, insinuations can be used to convey negative or harmful meanings while avoiding direct confrontation or conflict. Other synonyms for insinuations such as connotations, undertones, and nuances may suggest that there are hidden or unsaid meanings in the given statement. Regardless of their intended purpose or meaning, insinuations can be powerful tools for communication and can be used to convey complex ideas and emotions with great subtlety.

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Usage examples for Insinuations

Each carried unkind insinuations coming from the lips of Mr. Peary.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
He recognized that an altercation with Nevis would in all probability only provide the latter with an opportunity for making further undesirable insinuations.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss
Our local Chief of Police has, for the past four weeks, valiantly signed varying documents denying varying insinuations I have a criminal record and .
"Epistles-from-Pap-Letters-from-the-man-known-as-The-Will-Rogers-of-Indiana"
Durham, Andrew Everett

Famous quotes with Insinuations

  • Ever since I became a Muslim, I've had to deal with attempts to damage my reputation and countless insinuations seeking to cast doubt on my character and trying to connect me to causes which I do not subscribe to.
    Cat Stevens
  • There is not half so much danger in the desperate sword of a known foe as in the smooth insinuations of a pretended friend.
    R Chamberlain
  • If you have any helpful suggestions I’d be pleased to hear them. If all you can do is make snide insinuations then it would probably benefit all concerned if you bestowed the fruits of your prodigious wit on someone with the spare time to give them the consideration they doubtless deserve.
    Iain Banks
  • Forbidden to write anything critical of the Fascist regime, they could only report what the hierarchy wanted them to report. The clever and honest American and British journalists, however, did insinuate startling facts in their stories; these insinuations, unfortunately, were between the lines and not for those who read as they run, and the American public is mostly a running reading public.
    George Seldes

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