| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| gainsays | Speak against or oppose (someone) |
| gainsaying | Speak against or oppose (someone) |
| connived | to pretend ignorance of or fail to take action against something one ought to oppose the government connived in the rebels' military buildup |
| ATTACK | Speak or write against. |
| animadvert | Pass criticism or censure on; speak out against |
| crossed | Oppose or stand in the way of (someone) |
