Certain sets of words in the English language tend to confuse people. I have found the following to be among them:
IMPLY / INFER
To imply is to indicate something without actually stating it; to infer is to assume something based on observation and/or information gathered without being directly shown or told that assumption.
INCORRECT: Did you mean for your statement to infer that the sheriff is corrupt?
CORRECT: Did you mean for your statement to imply that the sheriff is corrupt?
CORRECT: “I can only infer from your comment that you are implying that I am incompetent at my job.”
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