overtone[noun]Synonyms: connotation, hint, implication, innuendo, intimation, nuance, sense, suggestion, undercurrent
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o‧ver‧tone /ˈəʊvətəʊn $ ˈoʊvərtoʊn/
noun1. overtones [plural] signs of an emotion or attitude that is not expressed directly ⇒
undertoneovertones of
There were overtones of anger in his voice.racial/sexual etc overtones football songs with violent overtonespolitical/religious overtones (=having a connection to politics or religion that is not directly expressed) The decision may have political overtones.2. [countable] technical a higher musical note that sounds together with the main note
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