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insinuation in German

insinuation in German is Anbiedern, Anbiederung, Bauchpinseln — insinuation means an indirect hint or suggestion, usually implying something unflattering.

insinuation in German

Anbiedern
noun
The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
Anbiederung
noun
The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
Bauchpinseln
noun
The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
Einschmeichelei
noun
The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
Einschmeicheln
noun
The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
Unterstellung
noun
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion
Andeutung
noun
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion
Anspielung
noun
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion
unterschwellige Anspielung
noun
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion
versteckte Andeutung
noun
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion

What does "insinuation" mean?

  1. noun An indirect hint or suggestion, usually implying something unflattering.
    "She was hurt by the insinuation that she hadn't worked hard for her promotion."
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insinuation in a sentence

  • She was hurt by the insinuation that she hadn't worked hard for her promotion.
  • His speech was full of insinuations he never quite spelled out.

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What is "insinuation" in German?

"insinuation" in German is Anbiedern, Anbiederung, Bauchpinseln. insinuation means: An indirect hint or suggestion, usually implying something unflattering.

How do you use "insinuation" in a sentence?

Example: "She was hurt by the insinuation that she hadn't worked hard for her promotion." In German, "insinuation" is Anbiedern, Anbiederung, Bauchpinseln.

Are there other ways to say "insinuation" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "insinuation": Anbiedern, Anbiederung, Bauchpinseln, Einschmeichelei, Einschmeicheln, Unterstellung.

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