belying

Verb

Present participle of 'belie'. To give a false impression or contradict.

ریشه

From Middle English 'bileven', meaning 'to deceive', derived from Old English 'belēogan', from 'be-' (around, about) and 'lēogan' (to lie).

مثال

• His calm demeanor belied the anxiety he felt inside.
• The sunny weather was belying the approaching storm.
• The politician's actions belied his promises of transparency.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Belie expectations Belie appearances Belie the truth Belie one's feelings