What is another word for veiled remark?
Pronunciation: [vˈe͡ɪld ɹɪmˈɑːk] (IPA) 
A 'veiled remark' can be described by a variety of different synonyms. For instance, it can be referred to as an ' innuendo', 'insinuation', 'underlying suggestion', 'covert allusion', 'indirect inference', or 'implied meaning'. These terms all suggest the notion that a statement or conversation is meant to convey a hidden or masked message, often used for sarcastic, ironic, or critical purposes. Additionally, phrases such as 'backhanded compliment' or 'left-handed compliment' can also be used to describe statements that contain veiled remarks. Regardless of the term used, such remarks can often be difficult to interpret because of their hidden or covert nature, and their true meaning may only be discerned through careful scrutiny of the speaker's context and intent.
