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| Main Entry: |
allusion
 [uh-loo-zhuhn] 
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | indirect reference; hint |
| Synonyms: | casual remark, charge, citation, connotation, denotation, figure of speech, implication, imputation, incidental mention, indication, inference, innuendo, insinuation, intimation, mention, play on words, quotation, remark, statement, suggestion |
| Notes: | allusion is an 'indirect mention,' illusion is 'false impression,' and delusion is 'deception' which is much stronger than illusion |
| Antonyms: | reality |
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