tinge vs hint

tinge and hint both are nouns.

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

As nouns, tinge and hint are synonyms defined as:

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

tinge (noun)	hint (noun)
a pale or subdued color	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

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