overtone
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/ˈəʊvərtəʊn/
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/ˈəʊvətəʊn/
noun
R
A hint or suggestion of something, especially an idea or feeling, that is not directly expressed.
The teacher's comment had an overtone of disapproval.
translation
A hint or suggestion of something, especially an idea or feeling, that is not directly expressed.
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