Definition of "belie" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive, obsolete) To lie around; encompass.

2. (transitive, obsolete, of an army) To surround; beleaguer.

verb

1. (transitive, archaic) To tell lies about.

2. (transitive) To give a false representation of.

   • Her smooth complexion and dark hair belies her actual age.

3. (transitive) To contradict, to show (something) to be false.

   • Her obvious nervousness belied what she said.

4. (transitive, rare) To call a liar; to accuse of falsehood.

5. (transitive, rare) To fill with lies; to lie to.

6. (transitive, perhaps nonstandard) To conceal the contradictory or ironic presence of (something).

   • His calm demeanor belied his inner sense of guilt.

7. (transitive, perhaps nonstandard) To show, evince or demonstrate (something) to be present, particularly something deemed contradictory or ironic.

8. (obsolete) To mimic; to counterfeit.