Is there a term for when something is said but something else is implied?

Question

For example if someone says

Do not include me in this message thread anymore as it is breaking my computer. I am asking for you to make another one, and please do not include me in it.

and another person says

"Its not our fault" but what they really mean is f*** you.

Is there a certain term or word for that? I thought it was innuendo but I really don't know. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Sarcasm is what I believe you mean.

Answer 2

It might be called sarcasm, but more ambiguously it can be a form of irony. Your question and details are actually contradictory, and can be described as two forms of irony.

The actual question (which asks for a term for when something is said but something else is implied) might be described as VERBAL irony, in which "speakers communicate implied propositions that are intentionally contradictory to the propositions contained in the words themselves". Sarcasm is often a good example of verbal irony.

However, your examples actually show another form of irony: SITUATIONAL irony. Irony of a situation (situational irony) is a discrepancy between the expected result and actual results when enlivened by 'perverse appropriateness'. So, when someones says they are not upset, but their actions show that they are, an example of situational irony is depicted.

So depending one what you are actually wanting, it can be a form of irony.

and yes, I know this is all confusing and usually when I am talking about irony, I just skip over all the different categories and just say it is ironic: much simpler ;)

I hoped this helped.

Answer 3

spoof

(online) fraudulent spam e-mail: a method of sending e-mail using a false name or e-mail address to make it appear that the e-mail comes from somebody other than the true sender

Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/d...

to fool by a hoax; play a trick on, esp. one intended to deceive.

http://dictionary.infoplease.com/spoof