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gainsay in Spanish

gainsay in Spanish is contradecir, impugnar — gainsay means to say something in contradiction to.

gainsay in Spanish

contradecir

verb

(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.

impugnar

verb

(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.

What does "gainsay" mean?

verb To say something in contradiction to.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "gainsay" in Spanish?

"gainsay" in Spanish is contradecir, impugnar. gainsay means: To say something in contradiction to.

Are there other ways to say "gainsay" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "gainsay": contradecir, impugnar.

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