veiled warning

Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words

a warning that is not expressed directly

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Examples (20)

  • The diplomat issued a veiled warning about potential consequences.
  • Her words sounded like a veiled warning.
  • Her smile hid a veiled warning to stay out of her business.
  • The ambassador's statement contained a veiled warning about potential sanctions.
  • He received a veiled warning from his boss about his declining performance.
  • He ignored the veiled warning from his boss and continued to miss deadlines.
  • The article contained a veiled warning against complacency.
  • She detected a veiled warning in his seemingly casual remark.
  • Despite the seemingly calm atmosphere, a veiled warning hung in the air.
  • Despite the veiled warning, the company proceeded with its controversial plan.
  • They interpreted the new policy as a veiled warning to comply or face penalties.
  • The article concluded with a veiled warning against complacency in cybersecurity.
  • She gave him a veiled warning not to cross the line.
  • His smile held a veiled warning that suggested unspoken consequences.
  • The subtle hint was actually a veiled warning from the competitor.
  • The government issued a veiled warning to its citizens about potential travel disruptions.
  • Through his metaphor, the speaker delivered a veiled warning to the audience.
  • Through a series of hints, she delivered a veiled warning to her rival.
  • If you ignore that veiled warning, you might regret it.
  • The subtle shift in tone served as a veiled warning to those who might challenge him.