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Meanings of insinuation in inglês

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A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing.

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The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments.

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Examples for "ingratiation"
Examples for "ingratiation"
1
A hansom cab offers peculiar facilities for the aforesaid process of ingratiation.
The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel
2
Not a hint of ingratiation, and all the more winning for that.
The Guardian
3
Not merely by ingratiation or sincerity, and not by being famous or beautiful.
What the dog saw: and other adventures
4
But I liked her startling asperity; the idea that mentioning him was an ingratiation.
The Guardian
5
The woman shifted her position, and changed her tone to one of cunning ingratiation.
Out of the Ashes
Usage of insinuation in inglês
1
The insinuation was in her voice as well as in her words.
The Inside of the Cup — Volume 03
2
The insinuation wounded Pitt deeply; and his intercourse with Auckland entirely ceased.
William Pitt and the Great War
3
She knew the value of insinuation in such a battle as this.
The Rocks of Valpré
4
There seemed to her to be a covert insinuation in the remark.
The Bars of Iron
5
Her mind had been overwrought, and she caught insinuation in his voice.
The Right of Way — Volume 01
6
It's the insinuation and discourtesy I find weighs heavy on my spirit.
A singular man
7
This may not have been Limbaugh's most racist insinuation of the campaign.
The bridge: the life and rise of barack obama
8
Baruch somewhat resented the insinuation of possible fatigue consequent on advancing years.
Clara Hopgood
9
Zara's eyes now suddenly blazed at the unconscious insinuation in this speech.
The Reason Why
10
Such a sweeping condemnation would include himself, and he resented the insinuation.
Forty-one Thieves: A Tale of California
11
As Hans was NOT there, Voost could afford to scout the insinuation.
Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates
12
She flushed with rage, exasperated by the insinuation she believed was intended.
Pierre and Jean
13
I felt a little guilty for making an insinuation about Murphy's priorities.
Ghost Story
14
Another insinuation like that, and you will learn what I can do.
Gordon Craig, Soldier of Fortune
15
We all know our village nurse too well to believe that insinuation.
Uncle Max
16
What revolted Edwards most of all was the other's insinuation about Crawley.
Dr. Jolliffe's Boys
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Insinuation through the time
Insinuation across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common