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Definitions

gainsay

[geyn-sey, geyn-sey] / ˈgeɪnˌseɪ, geɪnˈseɪ /

VERB

contradict

Synonyms

STRONG

combat contravene controvert cross deny disagree disclaim disprove dispute fight impugn negate negative oppose refute repudiate resist traverse withstand

WEAK

disaffirm

Antonyms

STRONG

accept acknowledge admit agree aid allow approve assist concur consent endorse go along harmonize help make peace permit prove support surrender uphold yield

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