hɪnt ˈmɛzməˌɹɪzəm ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ) ˈpɹɑfɚ ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən səˈd͡ʒɛstʃən səɡˈd͡ʒɛstʃən the act of inducing hypnosis the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association an idea that is suggested the picnic was her suggestion a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse persuasion formulated as a suggestion a just detectable amount he speaks French with a trace of an accent a hint mockery in her manner a tint of glamour