SAT WORD OF THE DAY – INSINUATE

insinuate – (v) suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.

定義 : 迂回進入/暗諷

synonyms – imply, suggest, hint, intimate, whisper, indicate, convey the impression, give a clue, give an inkling, allude to the fact, make reference to the fact, let it be known, give someone to understand, give someone to believe, tip someone the wink.

 

2nd definition – (v) manoeuvre oneself into (a favourable position) by subtle manipulation.

synonyms – worm one’s way into, ingratiate oneself with, curry favour with, foist oneself on, introduce oneself into, squeeze oneself into, edge one’s way into, infiltrate, invade, sneak into, intrude on, impinge on, muscle in on.

 

 

 

 

 

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