overtone
Pronunciation:
/ˈəʊ.və.təʊn//ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/noun
Definitions
A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.
(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.
Antonyms:undertone
verb
Definitions
To give an overtone to.