verb
- suggesting or hinting at something indirectly
Usage: present participle of intimate
Examples
- She was intimating that she might quit her job soon.
- The teacher kept intimating that there would be a surprise test.
- His tone was intimating disapproval without saying it directly.
- The article was intimating corruption in the government.
- By intimating her concerns, she hoped to avoid direct confrontation.
- The manager was intimating budget cuts through subtle comments.