allusion
(al-lu-sion)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention of it
Example Sentence
The president made no allusion to the war in his speech.
Synonyms
passing reference; indication; casual mention
Antonyms
direct referral
Rhymes
- fusion
- allusion
- collusion
- conclusion
- confusion
- contusion
- delusion
- diffusion
- exclusion
- extrusion
- illusion
- inclusion
- infusion
- intrusion
- occlusion
- preclusion
- profusion
- seclusion
- transfusion
- disillusion
- rediffusion
- reperfusion