Synonyms of implication

implication

noun

1

as in inference

an idea that is conveyed often indirectly

He took issue with the implication that he could not be trusted with the assignment.

Related Words

• inference
• suggestion
• indication
• clue
• message
• allusion
• hint
• cue
• intimation
• insinuation
• sense
• inkling
• connotation
• question
• innuendo
• burden
• essence
• nature
• topic
• matter
• spirit
• subject
• stuff
• intent
• intention
• meaning
• significance
• content
• soul
• point
• gist
• bottom
• motive
• essentiality
• core
• crux
• import
• heart
• nucleus
• marrow
• kernel
• motif
• drift
• pith
• nub
• signification
• denotation
• quick
• purport

2

as in outcome

a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.

Related Words

• outcome
• ramification
• effect
• consequence
• repercussion
• denouement
• fallout
• echo
• result
• resultant
• side effect
• by-product
• corollary
• upshot
• development
• fate
• aftershock
• product
• issue
• conclusion
• aftermath
• afterglow
• offshoot
• blowback
• afterclap
• sequel
• sequence
• ripple
• aftereffect
• backwash
• outgrowth
• spin-off
• precipitate
• child
• fruit

Dissimilar Words

• consideration
• factor
• basis
• base
• ground
• foundation
• determinant
• source
• mother
• incentive
• stimulus
• origin
• reason
• cause
• inspiration
• spring
• root
• groundwork
• impetus
• occasion
• instigation
• antecedent
• causation

3

as in allegation

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person

Employees were shocked by the implication of the company's CEO in the crime.

Related Words

• allegation
• accusation
• indictment
• plea
• condemnation
• impeachment
• crimination
• denunciation
• censure
• counteraccusation
• countercharge
• arraignment
• recrimination
• count
• complaint
• charge
• rap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of implication

Such shocks may appear manageable to Washington or Brussels only because much of the adjustment is happening in more vulnerable countries, where the political and even security implications may not be fully apparent for some time. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

But experts are still concerned about the privacy implications of wearable technology. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

The CircKit platform demonstrates how supply chain and product design decisions lead to implications downstream. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

Organizations like the Dreamers spend months developing complicated proposals involving hundreds of millions of dollars, economic projections, financing structures and long-term tourism implications. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026