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minioncookies

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Struggling On A Word
« on: July 15, 2014, 09:25:50 am »
Is there such word for the following example..

Someone Accusing you of something without technically saying it was your fault.. Or giving settle hints or examples how it is you and why it is you without actually saying you did it..

I have tried to seach google but i wonder if i am going about it the wrong way.. Is there such word? Or am i mixing this up with another word? I thought for a minute it was false accusation.. But they would have to be actually accusing you to be that word.. I am going crazy because i am stuck trying to figure out what word i am struggling on XD... 

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Re: Struggling On A Word
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2014, 10:23:51 am »
Would the word be insinuation or insinuate?


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noun
1. an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature: She made nasty insinuations about her rivals.
2. covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied: His methods of insinuation are most ingenious.
3. subtle or artful instillment into the mind.
4. the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing; ingratiation: He made his way by flattery and insinuation.
5. Archaic. a slow winding, worming, or stealing in.

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1. an indirect or devious hint or suggestion
2. the act or practice of insinuating

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Re: Struggling On A Word
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2014, 11:50:08 am »
Insinuating.....or inferring.....implying?

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Re: Struggling On A Word
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2014, 12:12:28 pm »
insinuating was the first thing that came to mind when I read your post.

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Re: Struggling On A Word
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2014, 12:35:17 pm »
I think it was insinuating : ) thanks for all the help everyone! I appreciate it!

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