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Insinuate

To suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.

Example

"He tried to insinuate that she was not trustworthy without directly accusing her."

From Latin insinuare 'to introduce by winding, to creep in', from in- 'into' + sinuare 'to curve'.

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