insinuating

[in-sin-yoo-ey-ting] / ɪnˈsɪn juˌeɪ tɪŋ /

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provoking doubt adj.
attempting to gain favor adj.

ADJECTIVE

provoking doubt

Synonyms

STRONG

intriguing

WEAK

evocative evocatory expressive giving an inkling indicative insinuative insinuatory pregnant redolent remindful reminiscent significative suggestive symbolic symptomatic

ADJECTIVE

attempting to gain favor

Synonyms

STRONG

charming crawling disarming flattering humble ingratiating serving toadying

WEAK

deferential ingratiatory obsequious saccharine silken smarmy soft sugary sycophantic unctuous

Antonyms

STRONG

disgusting repellent

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insinuating

Mahnoor says he also cropped images of her with a group of friends, to make it appear that she was standing with a single man, insinuating that they were having an affair.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Since the Epstein files release, Pozhidaeva has been contending with social-media posts and blogs insinuating she is a Russian spy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026

At the time of Pratt’s announcement, a rep for Mayor Karen Bass issued a scathing response, insinuating that the bid was little more than a publicity stunt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026

He responded with, “There goes the house,” insinuating that he’s going to lose it.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 16, 2025

Something furry pushed itself against her side in one smooth, insinuating motion, Coraline jumped, then breathed a, sigh of relief when she saw what it was.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman

insinuating

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