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insinuate in Portuguese

insinuate in Portuguese is insinuar — insinuate means to hint at something, usually something negative, without stating it outright.

insinuate in Portuguese

insinuar
verb
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.

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 Portuguese?

"insinuate" in Portuguese is insinuar. 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 Portuguese, "insinuate" is insinuar.

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