English Explanatory Dictionary

gainsaying

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Opposition, especially in speech.
  2. Refusal to accept or believe something.
  3. Contradiction.
  4. Denial; denying.
  5. Rebellious opposition; rebellion.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of gainsay

Word forms

gainsaying gainsayings

Etymology

From Middle English gaynesayenge, ȝeinseiing, ȝeinsegging, equivalent to gainsay + -ing.

Related words

gainsaw
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