verb
gainsay
Gainsay (verb) means to say something in contradiction to.
verb
1
To say something in contradiction to.
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Etymology
From Middle English gainsayen, ȝeinseggen (“to say against, say in opposition to”), equivalent to gain- + say. Compare Old Danish gensige (“to speak against; gainsay”), Swedish gensaga (“a speaking against; protest”).
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What is the meaning of gainsay?
"gainsay" (verb) means to say something in contradiction to.