hint vs confidential information

hint and confidential information both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hint	Yes	No	Yes	No
confidential information	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, hint and confidential information are synonyms defined as:

hint and confidential information: an indication of potential opportunity

Other synonyms of hint include lead, steer, tip, wind.

hint (noun)	confidential information (noun)
an indirect suggestion	an indication of potential opportunity
a slight indication
an indication of potential opportunity
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount

hint (verb)	confidential information (verb)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint