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(al-lud-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. referring to something indirectly or casually.

Example Sentence

He is alluding to the way he lost his temper.

More Example Sentences

He was alluding to a movie we saw.

Synonyms

hinting; mentioning; referring

Antonyms

cleary state the facts

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Rhymes

  • brooding
  • feuding
  • ruding

  • alluding
  • colluding
  • concluding
  • deluding
  • denuding
  • eluding
  • excluding
  • extruding
  • including
  • intruding
  • precluding
  • protruding
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