hint vs soupcon

hint and soupcon both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hint and soupcon are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hint include jot, mite, pinch, speck, tinge, touch.

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

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