Vihjailua
Vihjailua is a form of communication in which a speaker communicates a claim or accusation indirectly by suggesting it rather than stating it outright. It relies on listeners' ability to read cues and context to infer the intended meaning. The noun vihjailu comes from the Finnish verb vihjailla, “to hint, insinuate,” related to vihje, hint or cue.
In practice, vihjailua can serve various functions: to express doubt, disapproval, or forecasts without explicit statements;
Vihjailua contrasts with straightforward statements and with explicit accusations. Distinctions may be subtle: a plain assertion
Ethical considerations include the potential for rumor, harm to reputations, and the blurring of evidence with
Related terms include vihje (hint), vihjailla (to hint), insinuation, implication, and innuendo.