BELIES Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

belies

verb

present tense third-person singular of belie

as in misrepresents

to give a misleading impression of his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness

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as in refutes

to prove to be false the latest information belies the old theory

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as in conceals

to keep secret or shut off from view the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation

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Recent Examples of belies His youthful face belies his ability to play in one of the most demanding positions on the field, defensive midfield, a spot usually reserved for senior professionals who’ve enjoyed decades of experience. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 There’s a level of seriousness that belies the 90-minute comedy film he’s made, which features an imbecilic white rapper who speaks in Caribbean-British slang and a contraption that shoots bullets out of one’s rear end. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Their alluring quality belies their extreme toxicity; at times used as a hallucinogen, their ingestion can cause severe mental confusion and even death. — Tatiane De Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The modest structure provides additional park storage, but the landscaping belies its less-than-temporary nature. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 There’s a maturity to them that belies their youthful appearance, perhaps unsurprising given William’s experience as an actor. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026 Navigating the rocky road from precocious kid-commercial actor to an adult movie star isn’t easy, but Gisondo possesses a maturity and gravitas that belies his youthful appearance. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 But the mine’s remote location belies its importance these days, amid a nationwide push to increase domestic production of critical minerals. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026 This easy-going scene belies the region’s bloody colonial history. — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

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The Justice Department has boosted its components focused on immigration fraud and also started a denaturalization campaign to rescind American citizenship from anyone who misrepresents details in applying for citizenship.

— Finya Swai, The Hill, 12 Oct. 2026
Muslim American scholars and civic leaders say sharia primarily guides worship, ethics and personal conduct, and that its demonization misrepresents ordinary religious practices while fueling anti-Muslim fear.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of misrepresents

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The Mad King, however, refutes the legitimacy of any kind of prophecy, even going so far to reject the notion of destiny.

— Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Speaking with the Courant, Moscowitz refutes that there was ever a formal meeting involving him or his investigators and Isa Abdus-Sabur.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of refutes

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Additionally, the metaphor of the kill switch also obscures the human decisions involved in the responsibility and oversight of an out-of-control model.

— Trent Wintermeier, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscures

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The malicious software hides inside the phone's firmware, giving attackers powerful access that ordinary apps never receive.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Thursday’s note measures gross job losses rather than unemployment, because the jobless rate hides people.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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