allusion (al-lu-sion)
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