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Definition belie in American English

belie verb

[transitive] verb
/bɪˈlaɪ/
1

to make someone or something appear to be different from how they really are

Example

Mr. Kim's black hair belied his age.

Synonyms and related words
lie ring hollow add up
2

to seem to show that a promise, hope, statement, etc. is not true

Example

The recent bombings belie claims that progress is being made in the peace talks.

Synonyms and related words
dispute disprove debunk
Definition belie in American English