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Gainsay

usgb/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/Volume
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Strong Disagreement

Gainsay expresses a firm and strong disagreement with someone or something.

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She would gainsay any suggestion that was against her principles.
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Intensity

Using 'gainsay' adds intensity to the act of disputing a statement.

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His theories were difficult to gainsay because of the extensive evidence.
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Literary Flair

The word 'gainsay' has a literary quality and might be more common in written texts.

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In his novels, the protagonist would often gainsay societal norms.
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