steer vs hint

steer and hint both are nouns.

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

As nouns, steer and hint are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of steer include confidential information, lead, tip, wind.

steer (noun)	hint (noun)
castrated bull	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

steer (verb)	hint (verb)
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling	drop a hint; intimate by a hint
direct (oneself) somewhere
be a guiding or motivating force or drive