contradict; give a false impression
be in contradiction with; represent falsely
SYN - misrepresent, contradict, negate
"After having been so firm, consistent and honest, he had now seemed to belie his positions."
"It wasn't that he thought he was a terrible evil person, Jen hated him becuase he belied his personality."
"His SUV belies his pro-environment stance."
"Violence in Iraq belies claims of calm."
"He spoke roughly in order to belie his air of gentility"
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