insinuation
noun [ C or U ] uk/ɪnˌsɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/ɪnˌsɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
影射
the action of suggesting, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true
[ + that ] We resent these insinuations that we are not capable of leading the company forward. 我们很讨厌那些影射我们无法领导公司进步的说法。
I reject the insinuation behind your question. 我拒绝你的问题背后的影射之意。
Synonyms: hint (INDIRECT STATEMENT)implicationimputation indication (SIGN)innuendointimation suggestion
See: insinuate
- More examples
- He looked insulted by her insinuation.
- She denies all other allegations and insinuations.
- He admitted that such insinuation used to bother him.
- The article was nothing but innuendo and insinuation.