gainsay
/ɡeɪnˈseɪ/
verb
- To deny, dispute, or contradict a statement or fact.
- No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
- It is difficult to gainsay the benefits of regular exercise.
- She tried to gainsay his version of events, but the witnesses backed him up.
- To speak or act against someone; to oppose or resist.
- The young activist dared to gainsay the powerful corporation.
- The committee members were too afraid to gainsay the chairperson.
- He would not gainsay his parents' wishes, even when he disagreed.
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