RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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To deny, dispute, or speak against a statement.

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gainsay

The report's clear evidence left little room to gainsay its narrow conclusion.
Dictionary practice example.
Lina could gainsay the accusation that nobody had followed the recycling notice by pointing to several correctly prepared bags at the collection table.
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