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Definitions for Gainsaying
[1] to deny, dispute, or contradict.
[2] to speak or act against; oppose.
[3] (tr) archaic , or literary to deny (an allegation, a statement, etc); contradict
Words related to Gainsaying
gainsaycontravene, traverse, impugn, combat, disclaim, repudiate, refute, disagree, deny, fight, resist, controvert, oppose, negative, disprove, negate, cross, withstand, dispute, disaffirm
Words nearby Gainsaying
gainsaygaingiving, gainings, gainless, gainly, gains, gainsay, gainsborough, gaiseric, gait, gaited, gaiter
Origin of Gainsaying
First recorded in 1250–1300, gainsay is from the Middle English word gainsaien. See again, say1
Other words from Gainsaying
gain·say·er , noun
un·gain·said , adjective
Word origin for Gainsaying
C13 gainsaien, from gain- against + saien to say 1
Synonyms for Gainsaying
combat, contravene, controvert, cross, deny, disagree, disclaim, disprove, dispute, fight, impugn, negate, negative, oppose, refute, repudiate, resist, traverse, withstand, disaffirm