Synonyms of implication

implication

noun

1

as in suggestion

an idea that is conveyed often indirectly

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

Related Words

• suggestion
• inference
• indication
• clue
• allusion
• message
• hint
• cue
• intimation
• insinuation
• inkling
• sense
• connotation
• innuendo
• essence
• nature
• burden
• question
• spirit
• matter
• topic
• subject
• stuff
• meaning
• intent
• significance
• intention
• soul
• content
• gist
• bottom
• motive
• point
• essentiality
• core
• crux
• heart
• import
• 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

This installment of football’s oldest rivalry has big implications for both, especially with Minnesota racing off to a 4-0 start. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

This could also have dangerous implications for cybersecurity, said Anthony Cuthbertson in The Independent. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026

Cases of the week often extend into what feels like contemporary science-fiction, where the drastic implications of Big Tech’s overreach represent the existential threat to humanity they’re often feared (or touted) to be. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Some of the season’s newest innovations will have practical implications for both consumers and brands. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026