insinuate vs insinuation

insinuate is not a noun while insinuation is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
insinuate	No	No	Yes	No
insinuation	Yes	No	No	No

insinuate (noun)	insinuation (noun)
	the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
	an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

insinuate (verb)	insinuation (verb)
give to understand
introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner