belie

1 be in contradiction with [syn: contradict, negate]

2 represent falsely; "This statement misrepresents my intentions" [syn: misrepresent] [also: belying]

English

Pronunciation

• /bɪˈlaɪ/|/bəˈlaɪ/
• Rhymes with: -aɪ

Etymology 1

Verb

1. To give a false representation of something.
2. To tell lies about someone.
3. To contradict or show to be false.

   Her youthful appearance belied her age.

Synonyms

• italbrac to give a false representation: misrepresent
• italbrac to tell lies about: calumniate

  contradict

Translations

Etymology 2

Verb

1. To encompass, to lie around

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