Indirect Communication

adjective relating to or using euphemism; inoffensive or indirect way of expressing something unpleasant or embarrassing

• The speaker used euphemistic language to soften the impact of his remarks.
• She tends to use euphemistic terms when talking about difficult topics.
• Some people use euphemistic expressions to avoid saying things directly.
• The writer's use of euphemistic phrases added a layer of complexity to the story.

noun an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one

• The politician was accused of using innuendo to discredit his opponent.
• I don't trust him, he's always making innuendos about other people.
• She's always dropping innuendos in our conversations, it's getting annoying.
• The painting was full of innuendos, leaving the viewer to interpret its meaning.