innuendo
nounAn indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.
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An indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo suggest something indirectly, often something unfavorable.
One word family: also includes insinuation.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsBoldly rude or disrespectful.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAbusive or harshly insulting language.
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