overtone

UK /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ US /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/
noun 3verb 1

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(noun.)

ADJ

strong

The candidate's speech had strong political overtones that worried many voters.

serious

negative

His comment about her appearance had negative overtones that upset her.

emotional, moral, political, racial, religious, sexual | racist

VERB + OVERTONE

carry, have

take on

Their casual conversation took on a darker overtone when they discussed the accident.

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