hint

[hint] / hɪnt /

NOUN

indication; suggestion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advice announcement clue evidence idea implication impression information inkling intimation mention notion reference reminder scent sign suspicion symptom taste tinge trace warning whiff whisper wink wrinkle

STRONG

adumbration allusion communication connotation denotation glimmering help inference innuendo insinuation iota lead notice observation omen pointer print signification smattering telltale tip tip-off token

WEAK

flea in ear word to wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

information lot

STRONG

heedlessness neglect

VERB

suggest; indicate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise allude to broach imply inform mention refer to remind touch on

STRONG

acquaint adumbrate angle apprise coax connote cue drop expose fish foreshadow impart infer insinuate intimate leak make point prefigure press prompt recall shadow signify solicit spring whisper wink

WEAK

bring up give an inkling jog memory let it be known let out of bag put flea in ear say in passing tip off tip one's hand

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal halt hide leave alone prevent refuse stop withhold

Example Sentences

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There was a hint of tension when Jamie Smith faced his first ball with 10 needed to win, only for his clip off Starc for three to bring the Barmy Army to their feet.

From BBC

Is the presence of “The End” meant as a hint?

From Salon

For seeming unable to take a hint, Judge Beetlestone risks a rebuke.

From The Wall Street Journal

In certain situations, bonds can offer a helpful hint about where stocks might be heading next.

From MarketWatch

The latest measure of retail sales saw a jump in November, hinting at a recovery in household consumption heading into the holiday season.

From The Wall Street Journal

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