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belie

The correct spelling is belie.

How to pronounce belie

/bɪˈlʌɪ/
verb

IPA: /bɪˈlʌɪ/

Say it like: Bel-ee

The correct spelling is belie. To lie around; encompass. For example: "Her obvious nervousness belied what she said."

Usage Examples

Her obvious nervousness belied what she said.

His calm demeanor belied his inner sense of guilt.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To lie around; encompass.
  2. 2.(of an army) To surround; beleaguer.
  3. 3.To tell lies about.
  4. 4.To give a false representation of.
  5. 5.To contradict, to show (something) to be false.

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