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gainsay

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gainsay /ˌɡānˈsā, ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ /
▸ verb
(past and past participle gainsaid)
[with object and negative] formal deny or contradict (a fact or statement):
the impact of the railroads cannot be gainsaid.
▪ speak against or oppose (someone):
none could gainsay her.
– DERIVATIVES
gainsayer
– ORIGIN Middle English : from obsolete gain- ‘against’ + say.