What is the meaning of insinuate?

verb

  • Introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner.
    • usage: "He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table"
  • Give to understand.
    • usage: "I insinuated that I did not like his wife"
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