Insinuation
Insinuation noun - A slyly or subtly derogatory remark.
Usage example: the insinuation that there were considerations other than love for the actor having such a high-profile wedding
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Libel and insinuation are semantically related In some cases you can use "Libel" instead a noun "Insinuation".
Libel
Libel noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Insinuation and libel are semantically related in abuse topic. Sometimes you can use "Insinuation" instead a noun "Libel", if it concerns topics such as disparagement.
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