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Definition of Belie
1. Verb. Be in contradiction with.
Generic synonyms: Depart, Deviate, Diverge, Vary
Derivative terms: Contradictory, Contradictory, Contradictory, Contradictory, Negation
2. Verb. Represent falsely. "This statement misrepresents my intentions"
Specialized synonyms: Sentimentalise, Sentimentalize, Distort, Falsify, Garble, Warp, Affect, Dissemble, Feign, Pretend, Sham
Generic synonyms: Represent
Derivative terms: Misrepresentation
Definition of Belie
1. v. t. To show to be false; to convict of, or charge with, falsehood.
Definition of Belie
1. to misrepresent [v BELIED, BELYING, BELIES] - See also: misrepresent
Medical Definition of Belie
1. 1. To show to be false; to convict of, or charge with, falsehood. "Their trembling hearts belie their boastful tongues." (Dryden) 2. To give a false representation or account of. "Should I do so, I should belie my thoughts." (Shak) 3. To tell lie about; to calumniate; to slander. "Thou dost belie him, Percy, thou dost belie him." (Shak) 4. To mimic; to counterfeit. 5. To fill with lies. "The breath of slander doth belie all corners of the world." Origin: OE. Bilien, bilien, AS. Beleogan; pref. Be- + leogan to lie. See Lie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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