Disallow and Gainsay

Disallow

Disallow verb - To declare not to be true.
Usage example: disallowing the philosophical concept of free will

Gainsay and disallow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gainsay" instead a verb "Disallow".

Nearby Words: disallowance, disallowing

Gainsay

Gainsay verb - To declare not to be true.
Usage example: it can't be gainsaid that most people wish they had more time and money

Disallow and gainsay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disallow" instead a verb "Gainsay".

Nearby Word: gainsaying

Common collocations

abuse disallow abuse gainsay abuse
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