In a sentence
Gainsay in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing gainsay in a sentence.
No one could gainsay the evidence that the bridge had been poorly built.
Synonyms
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gaffe
an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting
gainful
providing profit or income; productive
gainfully
in a way that yields profit or useful result
gainsayer
one who denies, opposes, or contradicts
gall
bold, brazen impudence or nerve
galling
causing irritation or resentment; vexing
galvanic
producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement
galvanize
to shock or stir into sudden action
Common questions
Questions about “gainsay”
Gainsay (verb) means to deny or contradict; to declare false
Here is gainsay used in an example sentence: "No one could gainsay the evidence that the bridge had been poorly built."
Common synonyms for gainsay include contradict, dispute, deny, controvert.
Antonyms of gainsay include affirm, confirm, corroborate.
Gainsay is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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