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Synonyms of gainsay

6 similar words

Another word for gainsay is deny. Other synonyms of gainsay are refute.

Synonyms and similar words for gainsay

verbTo say something in contradiction to.

  • contradict
  • controvert
  • denyTo assert that something is not true.
  • dispute
  • refuteTo deny the truth or correctness of (something); to reject or disagree with an accusation.
  • withsayTo gainsay, to oppose in speech (and by extension writing).

Meaning of gainsay

  1. verb To say something in contradiction to.

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Questions about synonyms of gainsay

What is another word for gainsay?
Gainsay has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deny and refute.
What does gainsay mean?
Gainsay means to say something in contradiction to.

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