gainsay

Definition of gainsay

Verbs

take exception to
Synonyms:
challenge, dispute
Types:
call
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
call
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
Type of:
contend, contest, repugn
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

Vocabulary Lists for gainsay

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
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Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" Chapters 1-12 »(287 words)
Vocabulary study list for Charles Dickens' "A Tale of...
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GRE remedial list large »(500 words)
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GRE Words »(500 words)
GRE study word list
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k5 »(500 words)
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charge d'affaires »(415 words)
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A Man For All Seasons - Preface »(58 words)
Robert Bolt
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