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allude

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of allude

to convey an idea indirectly

  • Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific
Synonyms of allude

hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate, suggest
Words Related to allude

advert, mention, point, refer, signal, signalize, signify

smack (of), smell (of)
Near Antonyms of allude

announce, declare, proclaim

elucidate, explain, spell out

delineate, describe

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