Definitions

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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He improves to 29 wins with four defeats and hinted this could be his last fight.

From BBC

These clusters can act as markers, hinting that a faint galaxy may be hiding nearby.

From Science Daily

His tableaux don’t always succeed, but when they do, their strangeness hints at things beyond ordinary ken.

From The Wall Street Journal

Up until recently, it was hinted, it was talked about a bit, and there was controversy and not necessarily general support.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fawaz is articulate and thoughtful, with a hint of theatrical flair that reflects his time at acting school.

From BBC

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