something that is said or written that refers to or mentions another person or subject in an indirect way (Oxford)
Something that is said or written that is intended to make you think of a particular thing or person. (Cambridge)
His statement was seen as an allusion to the recent drug-related killings. (Oxford)
Her novels are packed with literary allusions. (Cambridge)
statement was seen as an allusion
packed with literary allusions
Mention
Statement
Silence
Reality
Allusion