Gainsay
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Gainsay [geyn-sey]

VERB

VERB

  • Deny or contradict.

  • To speak against.

Example

“He always stood with you, it would not be wise of you to gainsay his statements.”

“Even though Ajay put forward his arguments with facts, Rahul still tried to gainsay his points.”

Synonyms

Combat, Disclaim, Impugn, Repudiate

Antonyms

Accept, Acknowledge, Concur, Aid, Harmonize