The Clue
Gainsay (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DENY
Tags
Notes
The answer DENY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Abnegate
Abrogate
Ban
Contradict
Contravene
Controvert
Disavow
Disown
Impugn
Naysay
Refuse
Withhold
Withhold from
Not accept
Plead innocent to
Refuse to grant
Say "no" to
Turn down
Withhold, as funds
Don't fess up to
Just say no
Do as Peter did thrice
Say it ain't so
Say "No, I didn't"
Definition
DENY as a verb:
1. declare untrue; contradict; "He denied the allegations"; "She denied that she had taken money"
2. refuse to accept or believe; "He denied his fatal illness"
3. refuse to grant, as of a petition or request; "The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses"; "the prisoners were denied the right to exercise for more than 2 hours a day"
4. (deny, refuse) = refuse to let have; "She denies me every pleasure"; "he denies her her weekly allowance"
5. (deny, abnegate) = deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"
6. (traverse, deny) = deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
7. refuse to recognize or acknowledge; "Peter denied Jesus"