an idea or a plan that you mention for somebody else to think about

a reason to think that something, especially something bad, is true

A spokesman dismissed any suggestion of a boardroom rift.

There is no suggestion of any impropriety.

There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal.

putting an idea into people’s minds by connecting it with other ideas

Most advertisements work through suggestion.

She looked at me with just a suggestion of a smile.

He spoke English with a suggestion of a French accent.

Her eyes contained a strong suggestion of mischief.

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