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- 1. (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something): "his lively, alert manner belied his years" Similar Opposite
- 2. fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation): "the quality of the music seems to belie the criticism"
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Belie is a verb that means to give a false impression of or to show to be false. Learn its synonyms, examples, word history, and related words from Merriam-Webster.
3 meanings: 1. to show to be untrue; contradict 2. to misrepresent; disguise the nature of 3. to fail to justify; disappoint.... Click for more definitions.
Belie is a verb that means to show to be false, contradict, or misrepresent something. It can also mean to act unworthily or lie about something. Learn more about its synonyms, antonyms, and word history from Dictionary.com.
To belie means to contradict. If you are 93 but look like you are 53, then your young looks belie your age.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb BELIE, which can mean to hide the truth, to disprove, or to give a false impression. Find out how to pronounce it, what synonyms and collocations it has, and see examples and translations.
Definition of belie verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Belie is a verb that means to show to be false, contradict, or misrepresent something. It comes from Old English belēogan, meaning to deceive with lies. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of belie.
