insinuate
definition
to suggest or hint at something indirectly or covertly
example
She didn’t say it outright, but her tone seemed to insinuate that she was unhappy with the decision.
synonyms
suggestimplyhint
word origin — from Latin 'insinuare', meaning 'to introduce by slowly entering', derived from 'in-' (into) + 'sinus' (a curve or fold).