Definitions for: Gainsay

[v] take exception to; "She challenged his claims"

Webster (1913) Definition: Gain`say" (? or ?; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Gainsaid (? or ?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gainsaying.] [OE.
geinseien, ageinseien. See Again, and Say to utter.]
To contradict; to deny; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid.

I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your
adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
--Luke xxi.
15.

The just gods gainsay That any drop thou borrow'dst
from thy mother, My sacred aunt, should by my mortal
sword Be drained. --Shak.

Synonyms: challenge, dispute

See Also: call, call into question, contend, contest, oppugn, question, repugn

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