gainsay

/ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/

to deny or contradict a fact or statement

gainsay in a sentence

“No one could gainsay the obvious truth.”

Old English gegn against + secgan to say

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contest

to oppose or challenge

dispute

to argue about; question the validity of

contravene

to conflict with; go against

defy

to openly resist or refuse to obey

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to openly disregard a rule or convention

thwart

to prevent someone from accomplishing something