1
as in misrepresents
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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as in refutes
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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as in conceals
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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Recent Examples of belies
His playfulness belies his painful origin.
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Roger Naylor and Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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The apparent slowdown in results belies the steady gains being made in various sectors.
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While many tourists seek out iconic scenes from the film, the movie belies the reality of modern-day Singapore’s focus on sustainability.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The short hood and overhangs and near-vertical hatchback, meanwhile, result in a roofline that, from some angles, belies the car's tiny packaging.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
The tearing down of posters of hostages kidnapped by Hamas belies reason.
—Marc Levine, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024
Roger Naylor and Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
But Adidas’ urgency to get those numbers out so fast belies a deeper obstacle at the company.
—Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Available in dark green, navy, or black to match the brand’s luggage collection, the Quince Nappa Leather RFID Blocking Passport Holder offers a quality that belies its minimal price tag.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
But his affable nature belies the pressure of this job.
—Joe Sills, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The apparent slowdown in results belies the steady gains being made in various sectors.
—Sylvain Duranton, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
While many tourists seek out iconic scenes from the film, the movie belies the reality of modern-day Singapore’s focus on sustainability.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The short hood and overhangs and near-vertical hatchback, meanwhile, result in a roofline that, from some angles, belies the car's tiny packaging.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
The tearing down of posters of hostages kidnapped by Hamas belies reason.
—Marc Levine, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024
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