| Definition/Meaning | Word/Phrase |
|---|---|
| hint at | adumbrate , foreshadow , imply , inkle , intimate , signify |
| hint or passing mention | allusion |
| hint, veiled and possibly offensive | aspersion , imputation , innuendo , insinuation |
| suggestion or hint, indirect or subtle | aspersion , imputation , innuendo , insinuation |
| provide a hint to | clue |
| pointer or hint | clue , suggestion , tip |
| hint of something | inkling , notion , smack , soupçon , trace |
| hint, usually derogatory | innuendo |
| hint, to | intimate |