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alluded

/ɔːˈluːd/ verb · British & US
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What does alluded mean?

verb

to refer to something indirectly or suggestively, often in order to avoid direct mention or to imply something without stating it explicitly.

Example

"The politician's speech alluded to the economic crisis without directly mentioning it."

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