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Questions on the general character or attitude of a phrase, sentence or other form of written language.

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Word for making an implication with tone

The person making the statement isn't explicitly dismissing the conversation, but said with the right tone, they imply dismissal. And said with another tone, they don't imply dismissal. … Then, is there a word for "when tone implies meaning"? …
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