gain
say
Third Person
gainsays
Present Participle
gainsaying
Past Tense
gainsaid
Past Participle
gainsaid
1
to disagree or deny that something is true
- No one could gainsay the evidence presented by the prosecution; it was indisputable.
- Despite her efforts to gainsay the allegations, the truth eventually came to light.
- It is difficult to gainsay the impact of climate change on our environment.
- His impeccable track record in the industry is hard to gainsay; he is widely respected for his achievements.
- The witness's testimony directly gainsayed the defendant's alibi, casting doubt on their innocence.