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insinuate in Finnish

insinuate in Finnish is vihjata, hivuttautua, tihkua — insinuate means to hint at something, usually something negative, without stating it outright.

insinuate in Finnish

vihjata
verb
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.
hivuttautua
verb
(rare) To creep, wind, or flow into; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
tihkua
verb
(rare) To creep, wind, or flow into; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
mielistellä
verb
(figurative, by extension) To ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.

What does "insinuate" mean?

  1. verb To hint at something, usually something negative, without stating it outright.
    "Are you insinuating that I lied to you?"
  2. verb To work oneself into a position, often through subtle or scheming means.
    "He slowly insinuated himself into the family's trust."
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insinuate in a sentence

  • Are you insinuating that I lied to you?
  • The article insinuated that the mayor had taken bribes.
  • He slowly insinuated himself into the family's trust.

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What is "insinuate" in Finnish?

"insinuate" in Finnish is vihjata, hivuttautua, tihkua. insinuate means: To hint at something, usually something negative, without stating it outright.

How do you use "insinuate" in a sentence?

Example: "Are you insinuating that I lied to you?" In Finnish, "insinuate" is vihjata, hivuttautua, tihkua.

Are there other ways to say "insinuate" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "insinuate": vihjata, hivuttautua, tihkua, mielistellä.

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