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Intimation (Noun)

A slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

An indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Her calm demeanor was an intimation that everything was under control despite the chaos around her.
The subtle change in his tone was an intimation that he was not as pleased as he seemed.
Not a single intimation of the company's financial struggles was given to the investors until it was too late.
The way she avoided eye contact was an intimation that she was hiding something.
The faint scent of smoke was an intimation that the fire had started before they arrived.