Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belie
verb
/bɪˈlaɪ/
Definition
to contradict or show something to be false
Examples
- The calm appearance of the lake belies the storm brewing beneath its surface.
- His cheerful demeanor belies his deep-seated anxieties.
- Her words belied her true feelings about the matter.
Meaning
When something belies a situation, it reveals the truth that is contrary to what is expected or assumed.
Synonyms
- contradict
- disprove
- invalidate
- refute
