(shÄ­bâ²É-lÄ­th, -lÄthâ²) n. 1. A word or pronunciation that distinguishes people of one group or class from those of another. 2. a. A word or phrase identified with a particular group or cause; a catchword. b.
exists and is an alternate of . Indirect means diverging from a straight line/path, not going straight to the point,the opposite of direct. It is used to mean a roundabout or covert method of action, in terms such as indirect taxes, indirect characterization, or indirect criticism.
Susan Heitler, PhD and GoodTherapy.org Topic Expert, describes indirect communication as âhinting or acting out,â often with nonverbal behaviors like gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, pauses, or periods of silence.