HyperDic: gainsay

English > 1 sense of the word gainsay:
VERBcommunicationgainsay, challenge, disputetake exception to
gainsay > pronunciation
Soundsgey'nsey.
Rhymesdivorcee ... USA: 11 rhymes with sey...
English > gainsay: 1 sense > verb 1, communication
Meaningtake exception to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymschallenge, dispute
Entailsquestion, oppugn, call into questionchallenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Narrowercallchallenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
callchallenge (somebody) to make good on a statement
Broadercontest, contend, repugnTo make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
Spanishcuestionar, desafiar, disputar, impugnar

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