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

The job listings show that Wall Street banks are moving beyond chatbots to the next phase of their AI strategy, one that has implications for executives, employees and shareholders. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Beyond the ugly-duckling implications and the patent objectification and humiliation of women, the show’s portrayal of plastic surgery itself struck me as dark and sort of sickening. — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

The work has implications for our understanding of fluid dynamics and may have applications in areas such as pollution control and drug design. — Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

But the implication was that the university also was looking to grow in Chicago. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026