Synonyms for suggestion

Synonyms for (noun) suggestion

Synonyms: hypnotism, suggestion, mesmerism

Definition: the act of inducing hypnosis

Similar words: influence

Definition: causing something without any direct or apparent effort


Synonyms: suggestion

Definition: the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association

Similar words: higher cognitive process

Definition: cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use


Synonyms: suggestion

Definition: an idea that is suggested

Usage: the picnic was her suggestion

Similar words: idea, thought

Definition: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

Usage: it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind


Synonyms: proposition, proffer, suggestion

Definition: a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

Usage: it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse

Similar words: proposal

Definition: something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)


Synonyms: prompting, suggestion

Definition: persuasion formulated as a suggestion

Similar words: suasion, persuasion

Definition: the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action


Synonyms: hint, trace, suggestion

Definition: a just detectable amount

Usage: he speaks French with a trace of an accent

Similar words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity

Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude


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