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Old 24-Feb-2005, 14:57
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Default Re: a word to use instead of devil's advocate?

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.c...1010695&page=1

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You could probably make "gainsayer" work in most contexts.

"It may amuse you to gainsay everything I say, but I find it annoying."

"Don't be such a gainsayer."

"You're gainsaying for amusement again, aren't you?"

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