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insinuate

/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

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verb

Andeuten, insinuieren

To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.

Examples :

"She insinuated that her friends had betrayed her."

Sie deutete an, dass ihre Freunde sie verraten hatten.

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verb

Eindringen, hineinwinden

To creep, wind, or flow into; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.

Examples :

"The rain began to insinuate itself under the door, slowly dampening the carpet inside. "

Der Regen begann, sich unter der Tür hindurchzuzwängen und langsam den Teppich im Inneren zu befeuchten.

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verb

Sich einschmeicheln, sich anschleichen

(by extension) To ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.

Examples :

"She tried to insinuate herself into the popular group by complimenting their clothes and laughing at all their jokes. "

Sie versuchte, sich in die beliebte Gruppe einzuschmeicheln, indem sie ihre Kleidung lobte und über all ihre Witze lachte.

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