gainsay
[ geyn-sey, geyn-sey ]
/ ˈgeɪnˌseɪ, geɪnˈseɪ /
verb (used with object), gain·said, gain·say·ing.
to deny, dispute, or contradict.
to speak or act against; oppose.
Origin of gainsay
OTHER WORDS FROM gainsay
gain·say·er, noun un·gain·said, adjectiveWords nearby gainsay
gaingiving,
gainings,
gainless,
gainly,
gains,
gainsay,
gainsborough,
gaiseric,
gait,
gaited,
gaiter
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British Dictionary definitions for gainsaid
gainsay
/ (ɡeɪnˈseɪ) /
verb -says, -saying or -said
(tr) archaic, or literary
to deny (an allegation, a statement, etc); contradict
Derived forms of gainsay
gainsayer, nounWord Origin for gainsay
C13
gainsaien, from
gain-
against +
saien to
say
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