gainsay

Meanings

• Verb

  To express disagreement or deny the truth or validity of something.

  - "He gainsays the accusation made against him."
  - "She gainsays the idea of going on a diet."

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Synonyms

controvert , deny , dispute , refute , withsay

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gainsay
stay , pray , weigh , decay , play

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Variants

List of all variants of gainsay that leads to same result
gainsaid , gainsay , gainsayer , gainsayers , gainsaying , gainsays

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to say against,' from Old French gaignier, 'to conquer,' from gaigner, 'to gain.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gainsay' is rarely used in everyday speech, and its use is often limited to formal or literary contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. disagree: Related concept, as 'gainsay' implies expressing disagreement.

2. oppose: Related concept, as 'gainsay' also implies opposing or denying something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gainsay' is used to express opposition or disagreement in various contexts. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1,' Hotspur gainsays the idea of making peace with the King.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like, 'Gainsay: I say no' or 'Gainsay: Go against your say' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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