Gainsay

Synonyms of gainsay

• oppose
• dispute
• contradict

Antonyms of gainsay

• support
• agree
• concur

Collocations of gainsay

gainsay the truth

Frequency: 80 %

Despite his denial, he could not gainsay the truth of the matter.

gainsay the evidence

Frequency: 70 %

No one can gainsay the evidence presented in court.

gainsay the fact

Frequency: 60 %

You cannot gainsay the fact that she is a talented singer.

gainsay the argument

Frequency: 50 %

It is difficult to gainsay the argument put forth by the opposition.

gainsay the statement

Frequency: 45 %

She refused to gainsay the statement made by her colleague.

Idiomatic Expressions for gainsay

• Phrase: gainsay the fact
  Meaning: to deny or contradict a fact
  Usage: No one can gainsay the fact that he has worked hard to achieve his success.