Synonyms for innuendo
ˌɪn yuˈɛn doʊin·nu·en·do

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1. innuendo

   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, insinuation, intimation, suggestion

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1. insinuation, innuendonoun

   an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

   Synonyms:
   ingratiation, insinuation

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1. • Implication

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1. innuendonoun

   Synonyms:
   insinuation, remote intimation, indirect allusion, oblique hint, sly suggestion

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1. List of paraphrases for "innuendo":

   insinuation, slur, implication

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1. Renee Ellmers:

   As someone who has been targeted by completely false accusations and innuendo, I have been moved by the outpouring of support and prayers from my colleagues, constituents and friends. Now I will be praying for those who find it acceptable to bear false witness.

2. El Dorado:

   The innuendo is, well, he's close to Donald Trump, there must've been political influence.

3. Hillary Clinton:

   Bernie Sanders had to resort to innuendo and impugning my character.

4. Maya Angelou:

   A bizarre sensation pervades a relationship of pretense. No truth seems true. A simple morning's greeting and response appear loaded with innuendo and fraught with implications. Each nicety becomes more sterile and each withdrawal more permanent.

5. Bill Clinton:

   This is one of these innuendo insinuation charges that the Sanders campaign is engaging in.