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Verb: gainsay (gainsaid)  'geyn,sey
  1. Question the truth or validity of; take exception to
    "She gainsaid his claims";
    - challenge, dispute

Derived forms: gainsays, gainsaying, gainsaid

Type of: contend, contest, repugn

Encyclopedia: Gainsay