belie
bi lahy
- v be in contradiction with
- v represent falsely
- The loopholes in the story the belied the claims of innonence of the thief.
- The sexy silhouette might belie Cristina's tough-girl attitude, but the choice is in keeping with the current trend for tastefully revealing bridal gowns.
- Their chief, Kotok, a middle-aged man with an easy smile and Three Stooges hairdo that belie his fierce authority, believes that's no coincidence.