Insinuation /(?)/

In·sin·u·a·tion

Insinuation

n.
  1. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
    By a soft insinuation mix'd With earth's large mass.
    — Crashaw.
  2. The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; -- formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
    I hope through the insinuation of Lord Scarborough to keep them here till further orders.
    — Lady Cowper.
  3. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
    He bad a natural insinuation and address which made him acceptable in the best company.
  4. That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.
    I scorn your coarse insinuation.