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   Gain·say

   /ˌɡānˈsā/

   

   verb

   • 1. deny or contradict (a fact or statement): formal "the impact of the railroads cannot be gainsaid"
   • ▪ speak against or oppose (someone): formal "none could gainsay her"

   Word Origin Middle English: from obsolete gain- ‘against’ + say.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gainsayer noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • G

     2

   • A

     1

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

   • S

     1

   • A

     1

   • Y

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