Gainsayer vs. Naysayer — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Gainsayer and Naysayer
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Gainsayer
To declare to be false; deny.
Naysayer
To oppose, deny, or take a pessimistic or negative view of
They will naysay any policy that raises taxes.
Gainsayer
To oppose (someone), especially by contradiction
"She was going to fashion the end of her existence in her own way, and in this determination she would not be gainsaid" (Louis Auchincloss).
Naysayer
One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.
Gainsayer
One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer.
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Naysayer
Someone with an aggressively negative attitude
Gainsayer
A person who gainsays others; a disagreeable person.
Gainsayer
One who gainsays, contradicts, or denies.
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