hint vs tinge

hint and tinge both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hint and tinge are synonyms defined as:

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

hint (noun)	tinge (noun)
an indirect suggestion	a pale or subdued color
a slight indication	a slight but appreciable amount
an indication of potential opportunity
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount

hint (verb)	tinge (verb)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint	color lightly
	affect as in thought or feeling