allusion
(al-lu-sion)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a reference to something not directly mentioned.
Example Sentence
The president made no allusion to the war in his speech.
More Example Sentences
She made an allusion to history during class.
Synonyms
Antonyms
direct referral
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allusion
Rhymes
- fusion
- allusion
- collusion
- conclusion
- confusion
- contusion
- delusion
- diffusion
- exclusion
- extrusion
- illusion
- inclusion
- infusion
- intrusion
- occlusion
- preclusion
- profusion
- seclusion
- transfusion
- disillusion
- rediffusion
- reperfusion