Gainsaid

Synonyms for "gainsaid" (55 found)

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challenge abjure assert the contrary be contrary to belie call into question combat contest contradict

Verb(2 words)

dispute challenge

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contravene controvert counter cross decline deny disaffirm disallow disavow disclaim disown disprove dispute fight forswear

Verb(2 words)

controvert deny

Related words (27)

impugn join issue upon naysay negate negative not accept not admit nullify oppose oppugn rebut recant refuse to admit refute reject renounce repudiate resist retract revoke

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take back take issue with traverse withstand

Verb(3 words)

naysay refute withsay

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Know then that in the time of the Great Rebellion this Manor of Baskerville was held by Hugo of that name, nor can it be gainsaid that he was a most wild, profane, and godless man.

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