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Gainsaying: meaning, definitions and examples

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gainsaying

 

[ หˆษกeษชn.seษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

disagreeing statement

Gainsaying refers to the act of denying or contradicting something, particularly in a manner that challenges the truth or validity of a claim. This term is often used in formal contexts to indicate opposition to what has been stated. It implies a strong disagreement and can be associated with debates or arguments where one party seeks to nullify another's assertions. Overall, gainsaying is a direct confrontation of facts or opinions presented by others.

Synonyms

challenging, contradicting, denying, disputing, refuting

Examples of usage

  • He was gainsaying the facts presented in court.
  • The politician's gainsaying of the report upset many citizens.
  • Despite his gainsaying, the evidence was clear.
  • She couldn't help gainsaying her friend's opinions on the matter.

Translations

Translations of the word "gainsaying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น negaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Widerspruch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyangkalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะตั€ะตั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaprzeczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ่ซ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contestation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ negaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reddetme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ูƒุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ popretie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ่ฎค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zanikanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ neitun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา›า›ะฐ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ negaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'gainsaying' has its roots in the Old English word 'gainsayen', which is a combination of 'gain' meaning 'against' or 'in opposition to', and 'say', which means to state or speak. This word was used to describe the action of speaking against something or someone, therefore capturing the essence of denial and contradiction. Throughout history, the term has appeared in legal and rhetorical contexts, emphasizing the importance of challenging statements as part of argumentation. Gainsaying has often been utilized in literature and discourse to express a disagreement or counterargument, serving as a powerful linguistic tool for those wishing to assert their own truths against prevailing narratives.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,109 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.