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gainsaying

/geyn-sey, geyn-sey/US // ˈgeɪnˌseɪ, geɪnˈseɪ //UK // (ɡeɪnˈseɪ) //

祈求,祈福,祈望,祈求利益

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    gain·said, gain·say·ing.

    • : to deny, dispute, or contradict.
    • : to speak or act against; oppose.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbcontradict

Examples

  • Mrs. Owen clearly admired Sylvia, and Sylvia was a charming girl—there was no gainsaying that.

  • But if 'tis duty, my lad, England expec's and I'm not gainsaying.

  • For consider Him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against themselves, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls.

  • With that word the speaker turned slowly, walked with an even pace to the door, and opened it, none gainsaying him.

  • There was no denying the physical appeal of the lithe, sinuous Russian; there was no gainsaying the call of the blood.