Insinuation

C1 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of insinuation

suggestion
hint
implied
innuendo

Antonyms of insinuation

straightforward
direct
blunt
explicit

Collocations of insinuation

negative insinuation
Frequency: 70 %

Her negative insinuation about his motives caused tension in the office.

subtle insinuation
Frequency: 60 %

He made a subtle insinuation about her involvement in the scandal.

veiled insinuation
Frequency: 50 %

His veiled insinuation about her past was not well received.

false insinuation
Frequency: 45 %

The false insinuation led to a defamation lawsuit.

direct insinuation
Frequency: 35 %

She made a direct insinuation that he was lying.

Idiomatic Expressions for insinuation

  • Phrase: with subtle insinuations
    Meaning: to imply or suggest something in a subtle or indirect manner
    Usage: She criticized his work with subtle insinuations about his lack of experience.