gainsaying

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Definition of gainsaying in English English dictionary: {n} contradiction, opposition
gainsay: To contradict; to deny, refute; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid
Know then that in the time of the Great Rebellion (the history of which by the learned Lord Clarendon I most earnestly commend to your attention) this Manor of Baskerville was held by Hugo of that name, nor can it be gainsaid that he was a most wild, profane, and godless man.
gainsay: {v} to contradict, oppose, thwart, deny
gainsay: {i} denial; refusal; objection
gainsay: If there is no gainsaying something, it is true or obvious and everyone would agree with it. There is no gainsaying the fact that they have been responsible for a truly great building. = deny. to say that something is not true, or to disagree with someone = contradict (gain- (13-16 centuries) (from gegn) + say)
gainsay: {f} deny; dispute, contradict
gainsay: take exception to; "She challenged his claims"
gainsay: To contradict; to deny; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid

gainsaying

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gain·say·ing

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