Plural of gainsayer; multiple people who contradict, deny, or argue against something.
The plural form of 'gainsayer,' formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s' to the singular noun. This maintains the structure and meaning of its singular form while indicating multiple individuals.
Gainsayers appears frequently in historical and religious texts—when authorities wanted to criticize their opponents, they'd say they faced many 'gainsayers'! It's the kind of word that sounds more dramatic and official than just saying 'people who disagree with me.'
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