/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
in·sinu·ate
BrE /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
NAmE /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
to suggest indirectly that sth unpleasant is true
SYN imply
~ that…
The article insinuated that he was having an affair with his friend’s wife.
~ sth
What are you trying to insinuate?
an insinuating smile
~ yourself into sth
(formal, disapproving)
to succeed in gaining sb’s respect, affection, etc. so that you can use the situation to your own advantage
In the first act, the villain insinuates himself into the household of the man he intends to kill.
~ yourself/sth + adv./prep.
(formal)
to slowly move yourself or a part of your body into a particular position or place
She insinuated her right hand under his arm.