insinuation

英 [?ns?nj?'e??(?)n] 美
  • n. 暗示；暗諷；間接的諷刺

英英釋意

1. an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
2. the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments;
"she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"