intimation vs hint

intimation and hint both are nouns.

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

As nouns, intimation and hint are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of intimation include breath.

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

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