allusion

Phonetic Respelling: [ uh-loo-zhuhn ]

Definition:

n. an indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention of it

Sentence:

The president made no allusion to the war in his speech.

More example sentences:

The president made no allusion to the war in his speech.

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Synonyms:

passing reference; indication; casual mention

Antonyms:

direct referral

Allusion rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • fusion
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • collusion
  • conclusion
  • confusion
  • contusion
  • delusion
  • diffusion
  • exclusion
  • extrusion
  • illusion
  • inclusion
  • infusion
  • intrusion
  • occlusion
  • preclusion
  • profusion
  • seclusion
  • transfusion
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • disillusion
  • rediffusion
  • reperfusion