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Meaning of belie

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

belie

Pronunciation:/bɪˈlʌɪ//bəˈlaɪ/

verb

Definitions

To lie around; encompass.
(of an army) To surround; beleaguer.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/belie

belie

Pronunciation:/bɪˈlʌɪ//bəˈlaɪ/

verb

Definitions

To tell lies about.
Synonyms:calumniateslander
To give a false representation of.
Synonyms:misrepresent
To contradict, to show (something) to be false.
Example: Her obvious nervousness belied what she said.
Synonyms:contradictgive lie togive the lie to
To conceal the contradictory or ironic presence of (something).
Example: His calm demeanor belied his inner sense of guilt.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/belie