Definition of Gainsay

1. Verb. Take exception to. "She challenged his claims"

Exact synonyms: Challenge, Dispute
Specialized synonyms: Call, Call
Entails: Call Into Question, Oppugn, Question
Generic synonyms: Contend, Contest, Repugn
Derivative terms: Challenge, Challengeable, Disputation, Dispute

Definition of Gainsay

1. v. t. To contradict; to deny; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid.

Definition of Gainsay

1. to deny [v -SAID, -SAYING, -SAYS] - See also: deny

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gainsay

gainfully
gainfulness
gainfulnesses
gaingiving
gaingivings
gaining
gainings
gaining control
gainless
gainlessly
gainlier
gainliest
gainly
gains
gainsaid
gainsay (current term)
gainsayer
gainsayers
gainsaying
gainsays
Gainsborough
gainst
gain ground
gain vigor
gair
Gairdner's disease
gairfowl
gairfowl
gairfowls
gairs

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