Gainsay
Gainsay verb - To declare not to be true.
Retract and gainsay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retract" instead a verb "Gainsay".
Nearby Word: gainsaying
Retract
Retract verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Usage example: the newspaper was forced to retract the story, which turned out to be based on fabricated reporting
Gainsay and retract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gainsay" instead a verb "Retract".
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