gain·say geIn seI transitive verb 1. to deny or contradict. example: If a man of science says it is true, who am I to gainsay it? 2. to speak against; oppose.
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shibboleth
shib·bo·leth shI bə leth shI bə lihth noun 1. a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. example: “No new taxes” is now a shibboleth of…
rend
rend rend transitive verb 1. to tear or separate into pieces with force or violence. example: He rent his clothing in a fit of fury. 2. to disturb as if by tearing….
chatelaine
chat·e·laine shae tə leIn or shat ə len noun 1. the mistress of a castle or large household. 2. a clasp worn at the waist, from which chains extend for holding keys…
superimpose
su·per·im·pose su pər ihm poz transitive verb to set or lay on top of or above something. example: We superimposed a grid on the original map. example: They have tried to superimpose…