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.
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Origin of gainsay
OTHER WORDS FROM gainsay
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British Dictionary definitions for gainsay
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 1
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