belie
Translation
to belie, to contradict, to misrepresent
Examples
Her calm face belied her inner panic.
Her calm face belied her inner panic.
The facts of the case belie his testimony.
The facts of the case belie his testimony.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to give a false impression of (sth.). Her smile belied her sadness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contradict, misrepresent, disguise; Antonyms: reveal, represent, prove
Etymology
From Old English 'belēogan', from 'be-' + 'lēogan' (to lie). Literally 'to tell lies about'.
Memory Tips
Think 'be a lie'. The outward appearance makes the inner truth seem to 'be a lie'.