Definition of Belie
Belie
be·lie


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To contradict or give a false impression of something.

e.g. Her words belie her true intentions, which are far from altruistic.

(verb)
to betray or fail to justify;

e.g. Their claim to be unbiased about gender seems to be belied by the hundreds of gender-discrimination lawsuits filed against them.



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