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gainsay

verb

/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

Meaning

To deny, contradict, or speak against.

No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.

deny, contradict, oppose, refute

admit, confirm, accept

cannot gainsay, hard to gainsay, evidence gainsay

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

to stay in one place or remain inactive until something happens

to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

To make a solemn statement or promise; to use offensive language.