adumbrate – Means “to give a sketchy outline or disclose only in part; hint,” and its root is Latin umbra, “shadow.” More…
allude, refer – To allude is to “mention indirectly, hint at,” and to refer is to “mention directly.” More…
infer, imply – Infer means “to deduce, reason,” and imply means “to hint at, suggest.” More…
inkle, inkling – To inkle is to communicate in an undertone or whisper, to give a hint of something, which gives us inkling. More…