Synonyms for

Implying

Verb / ˌɪˈmplaɪɪŋ / Another word for implying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Suggesting or hinting at something without directly saying it.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

suggesting hinting indicating intimating

Informal

getting at meaning saying hinting at

Literary

shadowing foreshadowing signifying

Antonyms

stating declaring asserting professing avowing proclaiming announcing

Common collocations

  • implying that
  • implying a connection
  • implying the worst
  • implying a threat
  • implying guilt
  • implying a lack of
  • implying something

Word family

noun implication
verb imply
adjective implicit
adverb implicitly

Usage note

Implying suggests something indirectly, whereas stating or declaring makes something explicit. Be careful not to confuse 'imply' (to suggest) with 'infer' (to deduce).

Example sentences

  1. She was implying that she didn't believe me.
  2. When he said he was busy, he was implying that he didn't want to go.
  3. He was implying that I was lying.
  4. She was implying that she wanted more money.
  5. By leaving early, he was implying that he didn't want to stay.

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