GAINSAYING Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word gainsaying. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GAINSAYING
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| dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||||
| controvert | verbv | |||||||
verb • be resistant to • prove to be false or incorrect | ||||||||
| deny | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare untrue; contradict • refuse to accept or believe • refuse to grant, as of a petition or request • refuse to let have • deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure • deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit • refuse to recognize or acknowledge | ||||||||
| refute | verbv | |||||||
verb • overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof • prove to be false or incorrect | ||||||||
| challenge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a demanding or stimulating situation • a call to engage in a contest or fight • questioning a statement and demanding an explanation • a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror • a demand by a sentry for a password or identification verb • take exception to • issue a challenge to • ask for identification • raise a formal objection in a court of law | ||||||||
