hint vs intimation

hint and intimation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hint	Yes	No	Yes	No
intimation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, hint and intimation are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hint include breath.

hint (noun)	intimation (noun)
an indirect suggestion	a slight suggestion or vague understanding
a slight indication	an indirect suggestion
an indication of potential opportunity
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount

hint (verb)	intimation (verb)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint