Main Entry:

gain·say

Pronunciation:

\ˌgān-ˈsā\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

gain·said \-ˈsād, -ˈsed\ ; gain·say·ing \-ˈsā-iŋ\ ; gain·says \-ˈsāz, -ˈsez\

Etymology:

Middle English gainsayen, from gain- against (from Old English gēan-) + sayen to say — more at again

Date:

14th century

1 : to declare to be untrue or invalid 2 : contradict, oppose

synonyms see deny

— gain·say·er noun