OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 18930

belie

/bɪˈlaɪ/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
calumniar
To tell lies about.
malrepresentar • representar mal
To give a false representation of.
Cambodia's apparent relative insignificance belied its geopolitical importance.
Her smooth complexion and dark hair belies her actual age.
desmentir
To contradict, to show (something) to be false.
Early Chinese Buddhist travellers like O'Kong (AD 759-763) mention the use of kesar in Buddhist Viharas for various rituals, and also in making paint for Buddhist scrolls and thank…
Her obvious nervousness belied what she said.