Associations to the word «Gainsaying»

Wiktionary

GAINSAY, verb. To contradict; to withsay; to deny, refute; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid.

Dictionary definition

GAINSAY, verb. Take exception to; "She challenged his claims".

Wise words

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