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

Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care. — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

This gave Nevada colleges a competitive advantage over colleges in other states and carried economic implications. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

New approaches to peptide design and drug delivery are testing how far those limits can be pushed, with potential implications for treatments across immunology, metabolic disease and beyond. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

While Zacharia didn’t say so, the implication was that Trump wanted her out there and on camera as soon as possible. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026