Insinuation

Definition of Insinuation

In`sin´u`a`tion

n.	1.
	1.	The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in. By a soft insinuation mix'd With earth's large mass. - Crashaw.
	2.	The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; - formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition. I hope through the insinuation of Lord Scarborough to keep them here till further orders. - Lady Cowper.
	3.	The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner. He bad a natural insinuation and address which made him acceptable in the best company. - Clarendon.
	4.	That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations. I scorn your coarse insinuation. - Cowper.

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