A non-verbal response might show the indirect message (implication) had been accurately interpreted (inferred) by the receiver.

However Dylan's song delivered a more indirect message and a message that transcended the arena of boxing to include the enveloping society.

Specifically, it refers to people's tendency to express feelings, needs, and thoughts by means of indirect messages and behavioral impacts.

These groups provide friendly forums for candidates' direct or indirect messages.

Obviously, this was an indirect message from Zsinj.

That sounded like an indirect message to Grunfeld.

This was a case of sending an indirect message that he was sorry for letting them down.

An indirect message, perhaps, or a call routed through the back-net, would have done just as well.

Instead, they have begun to send direct and indirect messages to Tokyo that something much more important than auto parts is at stake.

This source could be considered unreliable at best as screenrant.com cites an indirect message delivered by a Stallone fan forum poster.