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suggestion Synonyms

Another word for suggestion

Choosing another word for suggestion depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An idea or plan put forward for consideration.

Usage Example

"The committee welcomed her proposal to extend the library hours during final exams."

Strongest
proposal
recommendation
Strong
proposition
idea
advice
tip
counsel
pointer

• noun (Context 2)

Something that implies or indicates a certain fact or situation; an indirect sign or hint.

Usage Example

"The mayor firmly denied any implication of impropriety in the awarding of the city contract."

Strongest
implication
indication
hint
Strong
intimation
insinuation
inference
allusion
overtone

• noun (Context 3)

A very small amount or slight trace of something.

Usage Example

"She spoke fluent English with only a slight trace of a Scottish accent."

Strongest
trace
touch
hint
Strong
tinge
suspicion
shadow
dash
whisper

• noun (Context 4)

The psychological process by which one person guides the thoughts, feelings, or behavior of another, especially in hypnosis.

Usage Example

"The study examined how the power of persuasion influences patients receiving a placebo treatment."

Strong
persuasion
inducement
prompting

Opposites of suggestion

The opposite of suggestion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

abundance
excess
order
command
mandate
declaration
ultimatum
proof
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• Nearby Words

suggestibility
suggestible
suggestibly
suggestion
suggestive
suggestively
suggestiveness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Suggestion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/suggestion
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