1. (n.) An insinuation; a subtle allusion, usually derogatory to a person or thing not named\.

2. (n.) An averment employed in pleading, to point the application of matter otherwise unintelligible; an interpretative parenthesis thrown into quoted matter to explain an obscure word or words; -- as, the plaintiff avers that the defendant said that he (innuendo the plaintiff) was a thief.

accusal accusation accusing allegation allegement allegory allusion animadversion arcane meaning arraignment aspersion assumption bill of particulars blame bringing of charges bringing to book broad hint causticity charge clue coloration complaint connotation count cue cynicism delation denouncement denunciation gentle hint gesture glimmer glimmering hint impeachment implication implied meaning import imputation index indication indictment indirect inference information inkling insinuation intimation invective ironic suggestion irony kick lawsuit laying of charges look meaning metaphorical sense nod nuance nudge occult meaning overtone personal remark personality plaint presumption presupposition prompt prosecution reference reflection reproach sarcasm satire satiric wit scent sign signal slur sly suggestion spoor subsense subsidiary sense suggestion suit supposition suspicion symbolism symptom taxing telltale tinge touch track true bill uncomplimentary remark undercurrent undermeaning undertone unspoken accusation veiled accusation whisper whispering campaign wink