Synonyms for gainsaying
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Opposition, especially in speech.
Forms
- Plural
- gainsayings → contradictions, refutations, counterassertions…
Example sentences
- contradiction Contradiction is always a sign of recognition.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gainsaying | falling | |
| contradiction | steady | |
| refutation | steady | |
| counterassertion | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- refutation4
- 13 letters
- contradiction4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (refutation4 = 4 syllables).