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Meanings of belie in English

Portuguese
desmentir

Be in contradiction with.

desmentir
Portuguese
desmentir
Catalan
desfigurar
Spanish
contradecir

Represent falsely.

desmentir
Synonyms
Examples for "misrepresent"
Examples for "misrepresent"
1
Not surprisingly, they often misrepresent the real issues in the economics debate.
Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy
2
However; the earlier vibe could misrepresent something, which the afternoon may correct.
The South African
3
All went well at first; for he dared not misrepresent the facts.
Baron Trigault's Vengeance
4
In civil matters, employees cannot misrepresent their identities, even on the Internet.
Reuters
5
The types of England, the externals of England, always misrepresent the country.
Tremendous Trifles
Usage of belie in English
1
Of course, the contents of the letter did not belie its exterior.
The Gates of Chance
2
The Countess did not belie the estimate formed on first seeing her.
A Forgotten Hero / Not for Him
3
Then the statistics which have been put into my hands belie them.
The American Senator
4
Were I to say that he is unforgiving I should belie him.
Kept in the Dark
5
He could not believe that any human being could so belie themselves.
Absalom's Hair
6
His character and appearance were brutal, nor did they belie his brawn.
The Son of Tarzan
7
But its midtempo retro-grunge sound and structured, colorless songs belie those aspirations.
Reuters
8
Such tears are childish tears, I know, and belie a deeper wisdom.
Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II
9
If he isn't a scoundrel his looks certainly belie him very much.
Christmas with Grandma Elsie
10
O banks that belie mathematical axioms and make lots out of nothing!
Paul Clifford — Volume 07
11
The poor girl has enemies who belie her! cried Gerald, starting up.
Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power
12
She would belie those foolish tears that Violet had seen her shed!
Heartsease; Or, The Brother's Wife
13
Oh, that accursed secretiveness in women, which makes them always belie themselves!
Godolphin, Volume 5.
14
However, these numbers belie more fundamental weakness in the job market.
Reuters
15
But recent economic data from New Delhi belie expectations of a quick recovery.
Reuters
16
Pelata met Ghosn at university, but their different styles belie their long history.
Reuters
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Translations for belie
Portuguese
desmentir
Belie through the time
Belie across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common