Definition of hint

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Hint (v. t.) To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion..

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Innuendo :: Innuendo (n.) An oblique hint; a remote allusion or reference, usually derogatory to a person or thing not named; an insinuation..
Allusion :: Allusion (n.) A reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint..
Intimation :: Intimation (n.) A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice; a remote or ambiguous reference; as, he had given only intimations of his design..
Insinuate :: Insinuate (v. t.) To hint; to suggest by remote allusion; -- often used derogatorily; as, did you mean to insinuate anything?.
Subindication :: Subindicate (v. t.) To indicate by signs or hints; to indicate imperfectly.
Touch :: Touch (v.) A hint; a suggestion; slight notice.
Sintoist :: Sintoist () See Shinto, etc..
Suggest :: Suggest (v. t.) To propose with difference or modesty; to hint; to intimate; as, to suggest a difficulty..
Hintingly :: Hintingly (adv.) In a hinting manner.
Hint :: Hint (n.) A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive..
Suggestion :: Suggestion (n.) That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation..
Hinted :: Hinted (imp. & p. p.) of Hin.
Drop :: Drop (n.) To bestow or communicate by a suggestion; to let fall in an indirect, cautious, or gentle manner; as, to drop hint, a word of counsel, etc..
Imputation :: Imputation () Opinion; intimation; hint.
Item :: Item (n.) A hint; an innuendo.
Leading :: Leading (n.) Suggestion; hint; example.
Insinuative :: Insinuative (a.) Using insinuations; giving hints; insinuating; as, insinuative remark..
Cue :: Cue (n.) A hint or intimation.
Shinty :: Shinty (n.) A Scotch game resembling hockey; also, the club used in the game..
Broad :: Broad (superl.) Plain; evident; as, a broad hint..
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