insinuate in German
insinuate in German is insinuieren, unterstellen, andeuten — insinuate means to hint at something, usually something negative, without stating it outright.
insinuate in German
insinuieren
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.
unterstellen
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.
andeuten
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.
sich einschleichen
(figurative, by extension) To ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.
sich einschmeicheln
(figurative, by extension) To ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.
What does "insinuate" mean?
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verb To hint at something, usually something negative, without stating it outright.
"Are you insinuating that I lied to you?"
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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 German?
"insinuate" in German is insinuieren, unterstellen, andeuten. 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 German, "insinuate" is insinuieren, unterstellen, andeuten.
Are there other ways to say "insinuate" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "insinuate": insinuieren, unterstellen, andeuten, sich einschleichen, sich einschmeicheln.
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