INNUENDO: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INNUENDO?

Need another word that means the same as “innuendo”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “innuendo” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Innuendo” are: insinuation, implication, hint, suggestion, intimation, overtone, undertone, whisper, allusion, nuance, reference, imputation, aspersion, slur

Innuendo as a Noun

Definitions of "Innuendo" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “innuendo” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
• An indirect (and usually malicious) implication.

Synonyms of "Innuendo" as a noun (14 Words)

allusion	The practice of making allusions. A classical allusion.
aspersion	The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare. I don t think anyone is casting aspersions on you.
hint	A slight or indirect indication or suggestion. Randall smiled with a hint of mockery.
implication	An accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection. His resignation had political implications.
imputation	The attribution to a source or cause. There are grounds for inquiring into the imputations of misconduct against him.
insinuation	An indirect (and usually malicious) implication. A piece of filthy insinuation.
intimation	A slight suggestion or vague understanding. No one gave any intimation that there had been any problems.
nuance	A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. Without understanding the finer nuances you can t enjoy the humor.
overtone	A component of any oscillation whose frequency is an integral multiple of the fundamental frequency. Overtones of despair.
reference	(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored. The publishers reprinted and sold the work without reference to the author.
slur	A curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato. The comments were a slur on staff at the hospital.
suggestion	An idea or belief accepted by a person as a result of suggestion. There was a suggestion of a smile on his lips.
undertone	An underlying quality or feeling. The sexual undertones of most advertising.
whisper	A soft or confidential tone of voice a whispered word or phrase. She spoke in a whisper.

Usage Examples of "Innuendo" as a noun

• A constant torrent of innuendo, gossip, lies, and half-truths.
• She's always making sly innuendoes.

Associations of "Innuendo" (30 Words)

ambiguity	The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness. We can detect no ambiguity in this section of the Act.
argot	A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves. Teenage argot.
bibliography	The history or systematic description of books, their authorship, printing, publication, editions, etc. A bibliography of his publications.
buzzword	Stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition. The latest buzzword in international travel is ecotourism.
cant	Denoting a phrase or catchword temporarily current or in fashion. Thieves cant.
circumlocution	The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive. He used a number of poetic circumlocutions.
circumlocutory	Roundabout and unnecessarily wordy. He has a meandering circumlocutory speaking style.
colloquialism	The use of colloquialisms. The colloquialisms of the streets.
dialect	A particular version of a programming language. The immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English.
dictionary	A reference book on a particular subject, the items of which are typically arranged in alphabetical order. The website gives access to an online dictionary.
etymology	The study of the sources and development of words. The decline of etymology as a linguistic discipline.
euphemism	An inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh. The jargon has given us downsizing as a euphemism for cuts.
glossary	An alphabetical list of words relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, with explanations; a brief dictionary. A glossary of Inuktitut words.
idiom	The style of a particular artist or school or movement. An imaginative orchestral idiom.
ironic	Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this. An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely.
jargon	A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves. Legal jargon.
lexicon	A language user’s knowledge of words. The size of the English lexicon.
lingo	A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves. They don t speak our lingo.
neologism	A newly invented word or phrase.
neology	The act of inventing a word or phrase.
nomenclature	The body or system of names used in a particular specialist field. The students found it hard to decipher the nomenclature of chemical compounds.
parlance	A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language. Medical parlance.
patois	The jargon or informal speech used by a particular social group. The raunchy patois of inner city kids.
slang	Use slang or vulgar language. Army slang.
subtle	(of a mixture or effect) delicately complex and understated. A subtle poison.
terminology	A system of words used to name things in a particular discipline. The terminology of semiotics.
undercurrent	A subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning. Racial undercurrents.
undertone	An underlying quality or feeling. They were talking in undertones.
vernacular	Being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language. Vernacular literature.
word	A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group. Large computers use words up to 64 bits long.