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insinuation

/ɪnˌsɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

insinuationnoun

insinuations

/ɪnˌsɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

insinuationSuggestion indirecte, souvent malveillante ou accusatrice.

Her insinuation that he was involved in the scandal was enough to damage his reputation.

Son insinuation selon laquelle il était mêlé au scandale a suffi à ruiner sa réputation.

infiltrationIntroduction progressive et discrète, notamment dans un contexte militaire ou stratégique.

The insinuation of the troops into the region went unnoticed by the enemy.

L'infiltration des troupes dans la région est passée inaperçue aux yeux de l'ennemi.

Additional translations

insinuationProcédé consistant à se faire accepter par des manœuvres subtiles; emploi rare en français.

Synonyms

insinuationnoun

An indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature.

Her insinuation that he was involved in the scandal was enough to damage his reputation.

The act of gaining acceptance or affection for oneself by subtle manipulation.

Through careful insinuation, he managed to become a trusted member of the group.

The process of gradually or stealthily introducing or inserting something into a place, position, or state.

The insinuation of the troops into the region went unnoticed by the enemy.