Definition of Insinuate

1.) to imply or suggest that something negative is true
»  2.) to insert yourself into a place of favor in a subtle way

Examples of Insinuate in a sentence

During the debate, the senator tried to insinuate his opponent was not qualified for office.  🔊

Many dictators use propaganda to insinuate fear among the public.  🔊

By searching my locker, you are trying to insinuate I stole the money!  🔊

Because Lamar was quite ambitious, he did everything possible to insinuate himself into his foreman’s favor.  🔊

Are you trying to insinuate I did not complete my homework on my own?  🔊

Even though we dislike Raven, she always manages to insinuate herself into our holiday plans.  🔊

Longing to be popular, the girl made several attempts to insinuate herself into the crowd of popular kids.  🔊

It would not surprise me if my mother tried to insinuate her preferences into my brother’s wedding plans.  🔊

Because my sister is a talented singer, she is often approached by agents who try to insinuate themselves into her career.  🔊

Using direct questions, the detective tried to insinuate I may have played a role in my father’s murder.  🔊

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