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Definition of: insinuate
(in·sin′y
·āt) v.t. ·at·ed, ·at·ing
1. To indicate slyly or deviously; imply; intimate.
2. To infuse or instil gradually or subtly into the mind: to insinuate distrust.
3. To introduce (someone) gradually or artfully into a position or relation: to insinuate oneself into another's confidence. See synonyms under ALLUDE. [<L insinuatus, pp. of insinuare curve <in- in + sinus bosom, curved surface]
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