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Innuendo

An oblique hint; a remote allusion or reference, usually derogatory to a person or thing not named; an insinuation.

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Implication 76% connected

The act of implicating, or the state of being implicated.

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Adumbrate 74% connected

To give a faint shadow or slight representation of; to outline; to shadow forth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Adumbrate 74% connected

To give a faint shadow or slight representation of; to outline; to shadow forth.

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Insinuation 92% connected

The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Bail noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bail bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Charge noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Complaint noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Condemnation noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Crime noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offence noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offense noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Insanity plea noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Judgment of conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Law-breaking noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Partial verdict noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others

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Plea bargain noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea bargaining noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea of insanity noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Principal noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

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Allusion noun · 78% connection

A reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Allusive adjective · 78% connection

Having reference to something not fully expressed; containing an allusion.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Allusively adverb · 78% connection

Figuratively [Obs.]; by way of allusion; by implication, suggestion, or insinuation.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Broad superl. · 78% connection

Plain; evident; as, a broad hint.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Clinometric adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to the oblique crystalline forms, or to solids which have oblique angles between the axes; as, the clinometric systems.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Clue noun · 78% connection

That which guides or directs one in anything of a doubtful or intricate nature; that which gives a hint in the solution of a mystery.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Cock verb · 78% connection

To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Compromise noun · 78% connection

A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Coriolis force noun · 78% connection

(physics) a force due to the earth's rotation; acts on a body in motion (airplane or projectile) in a rotating reference frame; in a r…

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Dagger noun · 78% connection

A mark of reference in the form of a dagger [/]. It is the second in order when more than one reference occurs on a page; -- called al…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Derogant adjective · 78% connection

Derogatory.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Derogately adverb · 78% connection

In a derogatory manner.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Derogative adjective · 78% connection

Derogatory.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Derogatorily adverb · 78% connection

In a derogatory manner; disparagingly.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: oblique, hint, remote, allusion, reference.
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Derogatoriness noun · 78% connection

Quality of being derogatory.

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