The difference between Gainsay and Withsay
When used as verbs, gainsay means to contradict something said, whereas withsay means to speak against someone or something. to contradict or deny. to gainsay, to oppose in speech (and by extension writing). to forbid, to refuse to allow, give, or permit. to decline, to refuse to do or accept.
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Gainsay as a verb:
To contradict something said.
Examples:
"synonyms: controvert deny dispute refute withsay"
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Withsay as a verb (archaic, or, obsolete, transitive):
To speak against someone or something. To contradict or deny. To gainsay, to oppose in speech (and by extension writing). To forbid, to refuse to allow, give, or permit. To decline, to refuse to do or accept.