What are some opposite words for insinuation?
Antonyms for insinuation
ɪnˌsɪn yuˈeɪ ʃənin·sin·u·a·tion
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
insinuation
A suggestion (Latin sub, under, and gero, bring) brings something before the mind less directly than by formal or explicit statement, as by a partial statement, an incidental allusion, an illustration, a question, or the like. Suggestion is often used of an unobtrusive statement of one's views or wishes to another, leaving consideration and any consequent action entirely to his judgment, and is hence, in many cases, the most respectful way in which one can convey his views to a superior or a stranger. A suggestion may be given unintentionally, and even unconsciously, as when we say an author has "a suggestive style." An intimation is a suggestion in brief utterance, or sometimes by significant act, gesture, or token, of one's meaning or wishes; in the latter case it is often the act of a superior; as, God in his providence gives us intimations of his will. A hint is still more limited in expression, and is always covert, but frequently with good intent; as, to give one a hint of danger or of opportunity. Insinuation and innuendo are used in the bad sense; an insinuation is a covert or partly veiled injurious utterance, sometimes to the very person attacked; an innuendo is commonly secret as well as sly, as if pointing one out by a significant nod (Latin in, in, to, and nuo, nod).
Synonyms:
hint, implication, innuendo, intimation, suggestion
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Princeton's WordNet
insinuation, innuendonoun
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
Synonyms:
innuendo, ingratiationingratiation, insinuationnoun
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
"she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"
Synonyms:
ingratiation, innuendo
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
insinuationnoun
Synonyms:
innuendo, intimation, ingratiation
How to use insinuation in a sentence?
Judge Kavanaugh and Ms. Dolphin:
I learned about these yearbook pages only a few days ago, i don't know what' Renate Alumnus' actually means. I can't begin to comprehend what goes through the minds of 17-year-old boys who write such things, but the insinuation is horrible, hurtful and simply untrue. I pray their daughters are never treated this way. I will have no further comment.
Everyone on that Zoom will agree that his tone was all wrong and his sole purpose was to intimidate, really appalling behavior. And this insinuation that Naomi owes her off-court success to the media is a myth — don’t be so self-indulgent.
Time and time again, by innuendo, by insinuation, there is this attack that he is putting forth which really comes down to, you know, anybody who ever took donations or speaking fees from any interest group has to be bought. And I just absolutely reject that, senator, and I really don't think these kinds of attacks by insinuation are worthy of you. And enough is enough.
I'm going to take a brief pause right now because of the insinuation of racism in this board, and because I take that very seriously. If any particular commissioner would like to denounce any particular hate group that's fine.
It has been suggested that Muslims are not doing enough and somehow condone extremism, we would argue that clear evidence should be presented and wrongdoing challenged, rather than perpetuate insinuation persistently.
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