insinuation

• Nom désignant une allusion indirecte et souvent déplaisante, ainsi que l'action de s'insinuer dans les bonnes grâces de quelqu'un par une persuasion subtile.

A noun referring to an indirect and often unpleasant suggestion or hint, or the act of gaining favor through subtle persuasion.

1. Indirect SuggestionC1formal

   An indirect, often unpleasant or malicious, hint or suggestion about something.

   Suggestion indirecte

   • She made an insinuation about his honesty without any proof.
   • The article was full of insinuations about the politician's past.
   • He ignored the insinuation that he had cheated on the exam.

   Synonymeshintimplicationinnuendointimationsuggestionundertonewhisper

2. Subtle IngratiationC2formal

   The act of gradually gaining favor or acceptance through indirect, often flattering, means.

   Insinuation flatteuse

   • Through careful insinuation, she became a trusted advisor to the king.
   • His insinuation into the exclusive club took years of networking.
   • The spy's insinuation into the organization was a slow and deliberate process.

   Synonymesfawningingratiationobsequiousnesssycophancy

   Antonymescandordirectnessfranknessstraightforwardness