1
as in denies
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 contradicts
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 gainsays
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Meta, for its part, denies the accusations and says it’s implemented numerous measures to safeguard young users.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Attorney Chris Huber, who is representing Frost V, said his client denies the allegations in the secretary of state's investigation.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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But data increasingly contradicts those narratives.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And McCann’s version of events contradicts what Allen allegedly told other officials.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Browsh refutes the idea the NFL chose Bad Bunny as a political stunt.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Data consistently refutes the idea that theaters and streaming are in a zero-sum battle for different audiences.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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My child automatically rejects paying for parking, especially when there are other options.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hunter-Torricke rejects these criticisms.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Gainsays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gainsays. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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