The act of insinuating; a creeping or winding in; a flowing into crevices.

The act of gaining on favor or affections, by gentle or artful means.

The art or power of pleasing and stealing on the affections. He had a natural insinuation and address; which made him acceptable in the best company.

Ahint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion. Slander may be conveyed by insinuation.