- insinuation, innuendo - an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
--1 is a kind of implication
Derived form: verb insinuate2 - ingratiation, insinuation - the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"
--2 is a kind of blandishment, wheedling