merely hint

Examples (10)

• The report could merely hint at the depth of the corruption.
• He didn't state his feelings outright; he would merely hint at his disappointment.
• In her next novel, the author will merely hint at the protagonist's mysterious past.
• The evidence has so far merely hinted at the defendant's guilt.
• She controlled the conversation by merely hinting at a secret she knew.
• Did the witness directly accuse him, or did she merely hint at his involvement?
• The politician chose to merely hint at policy changes rather than announcing them.
• Don't expect a direct answer; he will merely hint at what he needs.
• The artist’s true intentions are merely hinted at through the subtle use of color.
• Rather than causing panic, the doctor decided to merely hint at the seriousness of the condition.