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past tense of belie
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1
to give a misleading impression of
- his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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2
to prove to be false
- the latest information belies the old theory
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3
to keep secret or shut off from view
- the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation
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