gainsay

English

/ɡeɪnˈseɪ/, /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To say something in contradiction to.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gainsayen prefix from English say.

Origin

English

say

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