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insinuating

/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈsɪnjəˌweɪtɪŋ/

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verb

Andeuten, anzüglich andeuten

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, einsickern

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

Examples :

"The chilly draft was insinuating itself under the closed door. "

Der kühle Luftzug drang unter der geschlossenen Tür hindurch.

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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 was insinuating herself into the project team by offering to help with tasks no one else wanted to do, hoping to gain influence later. "

Sie schlich sich in das Projektteam ein, indem sie anbot, bei Aufgaben zu helfen, die niemand sonst erledigen wollte, in der Hoffnung, später Einfluss zu gewinnen.

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