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Rarebelies
The correct spelling is belies.
How to pronounce belies
verb
Say it like: Bel-ees
The correct spelling is belies. 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.To lie around; encompass.
- 2.(of an army) To surround; beleaguer.
- 3.To tell lies about.
- 4.To give a false representation of.
- 5.To contradict, to show (something) to be false.
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