Verb
gainsay
IPA /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/
To deny or argue against the truth of a statement.
See example sentence: gainsay
No one could gainsay her account of what had happened.
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impugn
IPA /ɪmˈpjuːn/
To question or challenge the honesty, validity or correctness of something.
See example sentence: impugn
He did not want to impugn his friend's motives without evidence.
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