in·sin·u·a·tion 
/ɪnˌsɪnjəˈweɪʃən/ noun
plural in·sin·u·a·tions /ɪnˌsɪnjəˈweɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : a usually bad or insulting remark that is said in an indirect way
▪ I resent her insinuation that I can't do it without her help. 2 [noncount] : the act of saying something bad or insulting in an indirect way
▪ He criticizes his opponents by insinuation rather than directly.
▪ I resent her insinuation that I can't do it without her help.
▪ He criticizes his opponents by insinuation rather than directly.
