Insinuate

in-sinru-at, v. To introduce gently, or as by a winding or narrow pa age; to wind in; to introduce artfully, instill to hint, suggest by remote allusion; to push or work one's self (into favor). — v. To creep, wind, or flow, in to ingratiate one's self. [L. insinuare, -atum, fr. in and sinuare, to wind about, fr. sinus, a bend.] — Insin'ua'tion, n. Act of insinuating; a creeping or winding in; act of gaining favor by gentle or artful means; art or pow am, fame, far, pa or opera, fare 2nd, INSTANT er of pleasing and stealing on the affections; a hint; suggestion by distant allusion innuendo. [F.] — InsFn'ua'tive, -tiv, a. Stealing on the confidence or affections using insinuations giving hints. — Insin'ua'tor, n.