belies

[bih-lahyz] / bɪˈlaɪz /

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disprove v.
deceive v.

VERB

disprove

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contradict negate repudiate

STRONG

confute contravene controvert deny disagree explode gainsay negative oppose

WEAK

disaffirm

Antonyms

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approve

STRONG

affirm agree aid allow assist concur consent endorse go along harmonize help prove

WEAK

attest be honest

VERB

deceive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distort gloss over mislead misstate

STRONG

color conceal disguise falsify garble hide misrepresent pervert twist warp

WEAK

give the lie to miscolor trump up

Antonyms

STRONG

disclose divulge expose lay bare let out open represent reveal show straighten tell uncover unmask

WEAK

attest be honest prove

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belies

The recent subdued action in crude belies a bigger problem brewing in refined products such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026

Such an impressive classical pedigree belies the “gremlins of self-doubt” that have plagued Hopkins for much of his life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Gannon-Doak is a really exciting prospect but his elevated status with Scotland belies the fact that he's been injured and has only played 150 minutes for Bournemouth this season.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

However, that belies a rather “mixed bag” under the surface.

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

But sometimes a person who seems easy is one whose calm outside belies a troubled and turbulent inside.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman