gainsaying

verb

Definition of gainsayingnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gainsaying
  1. denying
  2. contradicting
  3. refuting
Verb
  • For The Times) Cathedral pressed hard for an equalizer in the final 40 minutes, but senior goalkeeper Chris Stillwell stood tall for the visitors, denying several quality chances from close range.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • UnitedHealthcare, similar to other big insurers, has faced lawsuits and criticism from regulators, lawmakers and patients alike over allegedly denying claims to maximize their profits.
    Annika Kim Constantino,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of denying
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  • Rather than contradicting each other, these philosophies can complement each other, providing a richer understanding of ethical practice.
    Big Think, Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The lidar data indicated the aqueduct followed a more northerly route, contradicting earlier assumptions about its source.
    Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of contradicting
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  • The foodie feud between Ina Garten and Martha Stewart continues on, with the former refuting Stewart’s story about their falling out.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Hours after the report, the Bloomington Police Department issued a statement refuting the bombshell claim.
    KC Baker, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of refuting
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