gainsays
ˌgeɪnˈseɪz 
ˌgeɪnˈsɛz
; gainsaid
ˌgeɪnˈseɪd
ˌgeɪnˈsɛd
; gainsaying
formal
: to deny or disagree with (something) : to show or say that (something) is not true
—used in negative statements
There is no gainsaying such evidence. [=the truth of such evidence cannot be denied]
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“Gainsay.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gainsay. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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