insinuendo

/ɪnsjuːˈɛndoʊ, ɪnsuːˈɛndoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a hint or suggestion that is not openly stated

“The politician’s speech contained an insinuendo that his opponent was corrupt.”

2. verb

to imply or suggest something indirectly

“The writer insinuendo the character’s motives in the story.”

Synonyms

  • hint
  • imply
  • suggest
  • suggestion

Antonyms

  • announce
  • declare
  • state