1
as in to misrepresent
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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2
as in to refute
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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3
as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation
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Morocco ended up controlling 57% of possession and taking eight of the match's 11 corner kicks, in statistics that belied the winning side's total domination.
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David K. Li, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
The Serum Beau Domaine, Brad Pitt’s skincare line which launched a few years ago under the name Le Domaine, is packaged in glass and wood containers that belie the years of clinical study and rigor in its ingredients.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
Constructed out of monochromatic materials and lit in a dappled, chiaroscuro style that recalls German Expressionist film, the pictures have an eerie beauty that belies their staid subject matter.
—Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 27 July 2024
Mondawmin’s accomplishment belies a simple, single explanation.
—Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
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David K. Li, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
The Serum Beau Domaine, Brad Pitt’s skincare line which launched a few years ago under the name Le Domaine, is packaged in glass and wood containers that belie the years of clinical study and rigor in its ingredients.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
Constructed out of monochromatic materials and lit in a dappled, chiaroscuro style that recalls German Expressionist film, the pictures have an eerie beauty that belies their staid subject matter.
—Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 27 July 2024
Mondawmin’s accomplishment belies a simple, single explanation.
—Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
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“Belie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belie. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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