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ingratiation, insinuation

n. the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"

insinuation, innuendo

n. an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

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trace, hint, suggestion

n. a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"

hint, intimation, breath

n. an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"

complaint

n. (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based

charge, complaint

n. (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

imputation

n. a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense); "he denied the imputation"

indictment

n. an accusation of wrongdoing; "the book is an indictment of modern philosophy"

connotation

n. an idea that is implied or suggested

significance, import, implication

n. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"

undertone, undercurrent

n. a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

allusion

n. passing reference or indirect mention

touch, hint, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon

n. a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"

undertone, tinge

n. a pale or subdued color

accusation, accusal

n. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

criticism, unfavorable judgment

n. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"

reproach

n. disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family"

slur

n. (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

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