A social psychology paper focusing on the second definition: gaining favor through deceitful manipulation.

Below are several paper concepts exploring "insinuation" from linguistic, psychological, and literary perspectives. 1. Linguistics: The Pragmatics of Plausible Deniability

: Insinuation functions as a "communicative safety net" that allows speakers to plant an idea while maintaining plausible deniability if challenged.

: How context and relevance-theoretic frameworks determine if an insinuation is "successful".