Imply
Imply verb - To convey an idea indirectly.
Think
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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It is commented that if Venandektra had been called "The Cruel" or something similar it might imply that people think him a Magnificent Bastard even if they hate him.
Source: Literature / Belisarius Series -
Berserk Button: One need only imply that you think the Subway Ghost committed suicide for this to be pressed for him.
Source: Film / Ghost (1990) - Leon, to a much lesser extent.Now, I don't wish to imply that I don't care about sex or think about it.
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