Definition Dictionary

An indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.

To suggest something indirectly, often something unfavorable.

An indirect suggestion, often one that is insulting or unfavorable.

To make something known indirectly or discreetly.

An authoritative instruction or permission to act.

Expressing opinions openly and directly.

Direct relevance to the subject being considered.

A vote in which the public directly decides a specific proposal.

Directly connected with or useful to the matter being considered.

A consequence, often indirect and unwelcome, of an action.

Indirect or following a longer, less straightforward course.

To distort or give an uneven direction to something.

To redirect an impulse into a socially acceptable or constructive activity.

Understood without being stated directly.

To weaken support, confidence, or effectiveness, often gradually or indirectly.