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belie

verb/bɪˈlaɪ/

to give a false impression of; to contradict

Synonyms

• contradict
• misrepresent
• falsify

Antonyms

• confirm
• reveal

belie in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Old English beleogan 'to deceive with lies'

Memory hook

BE + LIE — to lie about.

Read it in context

• Waiting by Design Social Science
• Who Counts in Dockside Social Science
• The Ledger Conspiracy History
• The House at Mallow End Narrative

Practice belie in the app

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