gainsaying

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{n} contradiction, opposition
gainsay
To contradict; to deny, refute; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid

Know then that in the time of the Great Rebellion (the history of which by the learned Lord Clarendon I most earnestly commend to your attention) this Manor of Baskerville was held by Hugo of that name, nor can it be gainsaid that he was a most wild, profane, and godless man.

gainsay
{v} to contradict, oppose, thwart, deny
gainsay
{i} denial; refusal; objection
gainsay
If there is no gainsaying something, it is true or obvious and everyone would agree with it. There is no gainsaying the fact that they have been responsible for a truly great building. = deny. to say that something is not true, or to disagree with someone = contradict (gain- (13-16 centuries) (from gegn) + say)
gainsay
{f} deny; dispute, contradict
gainsay
take exception to; "She challenged his claims"
gainsay
To contradict; to deny; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid
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