1
as in denied
to declare not to be true
it can't be gainsaid that most people wish they had more time and money
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2
as in contradicted
to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another)
repeatedly tried to gainsay me, though every point I made was backed up by facts
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gainsaid
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All suspects had denied any connection with the councilwoman's killing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Uthmeier has denied wrongdoing and claimed victory in defeating the amendments.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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This not only contradicted the first section but was discriminatory on its face.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The group warned Florida officials about Fowler’s release and argued his criminal history contradicted claims that the clemency initiative focused on nonviolent offenders.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Reportedly, Jets owner Woody Johnson is forcing Glenn to call plays, but the organization has refuted those reports.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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But Judge Tharp refuted that claim, indulging in a few other jokes in his ruling.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tehran has rejected those accusations and said the cases involved legitimate security concerns.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this legislative session, a committee rejected a 50-year sales exemption for data center purchases of equipment and software.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Gainsaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gainsaid. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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