Synonyms of gainsaying

gainsaying

verb

present participle of gainsay

1

as in denying

to declare not to be true

it can't be gainsaid that most people wish they had more time and money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denying
• refuting
• rejecting
• contradicting
• disavowing
• negating
• disclaiming
• disconfirming
• disallowing
• repudiating
• disowning
• negativing
• disaffirming
• disproving
• traversing
• rebutting
• confuting
• challenging
• disputing
• disagreeing (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirming
• acknowledging
• admitting
• owning
• allowing
• conceding
• accepting
• adopting
• embracing
• maintaining
• declaring
• affirming
• submitting
• asserting
• claiming
• avowing
• announcing
• professing
• verifying
• validating
• averring
• espousing
• corroborating
• substantiating
• authenticating

2

as in contradicting

to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another)

repeatedly tried to gainsay me, though every point I made was backed up by facts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contradicting
• refuting
• disagreeing (with)
• questioning
• resisting
• challenging
• contesting
• disputing
• opposing
• confuting
• rebutting
• fighting
• crossing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreeing (with)
• confirming
• verifying
• concurring (with)
• corroborating
• substantiating
• testifying (to)
• witnessing
• certifying
• attesting
• authenticating
• vouching (for)
• avouching