undertone
nounA subtle quality, feeling, or suggestion beneath the main meaning; also a low tone of voice.
Subtle underlying quality
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nounAn associated idea or feeling beyond a word's direct meaning.
implication
nounA possible consequence or a meaning suggested without being stated directly.
Suggested meaning
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innuendo
nounAn indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.
Unfavorable indirect suggestion
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insinuate
verbTo suggest something indirectly, often something unfavorable.
One word family: also includes insinuation.
overtone
nounAn additional suggestion or feeling accompanying the main meaning of words or an action.
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