English Explanatory Dictionary

gainsayer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer.
A person who gainsays others; a disagreeable person.

Word forms

gainsayer gainsayers

Etymology

From Middle English aȝenseyere, equivalent to gainsay + -er.

Synonyms

withsayer

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