gainsay Definition
to deny or contradict (a fact or statement).
Using gainsay: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gainsay" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I cannot gainsay the fact that he is a talented musician.
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No one can gainsay the importance of education in life.
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It is difficult to gainsay the evidence presented in court.
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He did not gainsay the accusations against him.
gainsay Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with gainsay
gainsay someone's word
to deny or contradict what someone has said
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I cannot gainsay his word, as he was present at the scene.
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The defense tried to gainsay the evidence, but it was too strong to refute.
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No one can gainsay the truth of his statement.
Origins of gainsay
from Middle English 'gain- sayen', meaning 'against say'
Summary: gainsay in Brief
'Gainsay' [geyn-sey] means to deny or contradict a fact or statement. It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal proceedings or academic debates. Examples include 'I cannot gainsay the fact that he is a talented musician,' and 'No one can gainsay the importance of education in life.'
