gainsay

UK
/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/
US
/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/
gainsayverb
gainsaid
Präteritum
gainsaid
Partizip Perfekt
gainsaying
Gerundium
UK
/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/
US
/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/
Übersetzungen
contesterDans le sens d’« s’opposer à l’avis de quelqu’un », registre soutenu.
She was not afraid to gainsay the popular opinion during the debate.
Elle n’avait pas peur de contester l’opinion dominante pendant le débat.
No one could gainsay his account of what happened.
Personne ne pouvait contredire son récit de ce qui s'était passé.
démentirSoutenu.
The official statement gainsayed the rumors immediately.
La déclaration officielle a immédiatement démenti les rumeurs.
Despite the evidence presented, he continued to gainsay the accusations against him.
Malgré les preuves présentées, il a continué à nier les accusations portées contre lui.
Definitionen
To declare false; to deny or contradict.
Despite the evidence presented, he continued to gainsay the accusations against him.
To oppose or speak against.
She was not afraid to gainsay the popular opinion during the debate.