gainsay

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Verb gainsay has 1 sense

challenge, dispute, gainsay - take exception to; "She challenged his claims"
--₁ is one way to contest, contend, repugn
Sample sentences:
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Gainsay

Definition:

verb

to deny, dispute or contradict

to speak or act against something

Example sentences:

He would never gainsay his mother's advice.
The evidence was so overwhelming that it was impossible to gainsay it.

Synonyms:

contradict, dispute, deny, challenge, oppose, contest, refute

Antonyms:

agree, affirm, assent, approve, concede, accept

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