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insinuation
noun
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
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ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən
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noun
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
“she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor”
noun
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
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she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor
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