gainsays
The word “gainsays” has 2 syllables: gain-says
It's pronounced as /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for gainsays?
In the thesaurus, “gainsays” has 25 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gainsays along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gainsays
- challenges
- confutes
- contests
- contradicts
- crosses
- denies
- disaffirms
- disallows
- disavows
- disclaims
- disconfirms
- disowns
- disproves
- disputes
- fights
- negates
- negatives
- opposes
- questions
- rebuts
- refutes
- rejects
- repudiates
- resists
- traverses
Antonyms for gainsays
- accepts
- acknowledges
- admits
- adopts
- affirms
- allows
- announces
- asserts
- attests
- authenticates
- avers
- avouches
- avows
- certifies
- claims
- concedes
- confirms
- corroborates
- declares
- embraces
- espouses
- maintains
- owns
- professes
- submits
- substantiates
- validates
- verifies
- witnesses
Meanings of gainsays
- verb
- To say something in contradiction to.
Example Sentences
- The data unmistakably gainsays the initial assumptions about the project.
- Her consistent success in the field gainsays any doubt about her abilities.
- The clear trend in consumer behavior gainsays traditional market expectations.
- The outspoken critic's analysis strongly gainsays the official statement.
- The company's success gainsays any concerns about its stability.
On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gainsays, such as: accepts, acknowledges, admits, adopts, affirms, allows, announces.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.