1.
suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.”he was insinuating that she had slept her way to the top”
synonyms:imply
, suggest
, hint
, intimate
, indicate
, let it be known, give someone to understand;informalmake out
“he insinuated that she lied”2.
maneuver oneself into (a position of favor or office) by subtle manipulation.”she seemed to be taking over, insinuating herself into the family”
synonyms:
worm one’s way into, ingratiate oneself with, curry favor with; More
Maybe he meant “incite:
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).”the offense of inciting racial hatred”
synonyms:
stir up, whip up, encourage
, fan the flames of, stoke up, fuel
, kindle
, ignite
, inflame
, stimulate
, instigate
, provoke
, excite
, arouse
, awaken
, inspire
, engender
, trigger
, spark off, ferment
, foment
; More
urge or persuade (someone) to act in a vi
Or perhaps “instigate”:in·sti·gate
ˈinstəˌɡāt/verb
bring about or initiate (an action or event).
“they instigated a reign of terror”
synonyms:
set in motion, get underway, get off the ground, start
, commence
, begin
, initiate
, launch
, institute
, set up, inaugurate
, establish
, organize
; More
incite someone to do something, especially something bad.
“instigating men to refuse allegiance to the civil powers”
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