Allude vs. Insinuate

Alludeverb

(intransitive) To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion.

Alludeverb

To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to have reference to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; - followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction.

Alludeverb

To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable.

Alludeverb

make a more or less disguised reference to;

Alludeverb

suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at

Alludeverb

mention without discussing at length

Alludeverb

(of an artist or a work of art) recall (an earlier work or style) in such a way as to suggest a relationship with it

Insinuateverb

To hint; to suggest tacitly while avoiding a direct statement.

Insinuateverb

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

Insinuateverb

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

Insinuateverb

To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement.

Insinuateverb

To introduce artfully; to infuse gently; to instill.

Insinuateverb

To hint; to suggest by remote allusion; - often used derogatorily; as, did you mean to insinuate anything?

Insinuateverb

To push or work (one's self), as into favor; to introduce by slow, gentle, or artful means; to ingratiate; - used reflexively.

Insinuateverb

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

Insinuateverb

To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access or favor by flattery or cunning.

Insinuateverb

introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner;

Insinuateverb

give to understand;