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insinuator

in·sin·u·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sin-yoo-eyt]
    • /ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sin-yoo-eyt]
    • /ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt/

Definitions of insinuator word

  • verb with object insinuator to suggest or hint slyly: He insinuated that they were lying. 1
  • verb with object insinuator to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind: to insinuate doubts through propaganda. 1
  • verb with object insinuator to bring or introduce into a position or relation by indirect or artful methods: to insinuate oneself into favor. 1
  • verb without object insinuator to make insinuations. 1
  • noun insinuator One who insinuates. 1

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Origin of insinuator

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin insinuātus, past participle of insinuāre to work in, instill. See in-2, sinuous, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Insinuator

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

insinuator popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

insinuator usage trend in Literature

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