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belie

IPA pronunciation: /bɪˈlaɪ/

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Russian meaning

Противоречить, разоблачать

English definition

Fail to give a true impression of; disguise or contradict.

Example

His calm speaking demeanor belied the acute nervousness he felt inside.

Collocations

belie his age
belie expectations
actions belie words

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