Associations to the word «Gainsay»

Wiktionary

GAINSAY, verb. To contradict; to withsay; to deny, refute; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid.

Dictionary definition

GAINSAY, verb. Take exception to; "She challenged his claims".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke