Synonyms of belies

belies

verb

present tense third-person singular of belie

1

as in misrepresents

to give a misleading impression of

his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misrepresents
• obscures
• conceals
• hides
• contradicts
• distorts
• masks
• camouflages
• disguises
• misleads
• deceives
• feigns
• falsifies
• pretends
• cloaks
• colors
• misreports
• dissembles
• counterfeits
• garbles
• misrenders
• twists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• represents
• betrays
• reveals
• demonstrates
• discloses
• exhibits
• exposes
• discovers
• evinces
• bares
• flaunts
• shows off
• parades

2

as in refutes

to prove to be false

the latest information belies the old theory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refutes
• disproves
• overturns
• discredits
• debunks
• falsifies
• rebuts
• discusses
• confounds
• challenges
• confutes
• gives the lie to
• disconfirms
• doubts
• questions
• shoots down
• mistrusts
• overthrows
• debates
• contests
• queries
• talks over
• moots
• hashes (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proves
• confirms
• establishes
• shows
• validates
• verifies
• supports
• witnesses
• records
• evidences
• evinces
• corroborates
• documents
• substantiates
• attests
• identifies
• illustrates
• demonstrates
• certifies
• displays
• manifests
• backs (up)
• buttresses
• adduces
• authenticates

3

as in conceals

to keep secret or shut off from view

the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conceals
• obscures
• hides
• covers
• suppresses
• disguises
• masks
• overshadows
• enshrouds
• cloaks
• curtains
• camouflages
• blots out
• shrouds
• blankets
• papers over
• veils
• buries
• blocks
• screens
• occults
• covers (up)
• smothers
• obstructs
• darkens
• occludes
• gilds
• eclipses
• beclouds
• varnishes
• shades
• whitewashes
• glosses (over)
• clouds
• overcasts
• bedims
• befogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reveals
• shows
• discloses
• exposes
• displays
• uncovers
• bares
• divulges
• unmasks
• unveils
• presents
• brings out
• clarifies
• illuminates
• proclaims
• uncloaks
• advertises
• publishes
• publicizes
• spreads
• airs
• gets out
• broadcasts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of belies

Such a complicated form belies the simplicity of much of the language in it. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Earlier this year, the council voted unanimously to put the referendum on the ballot, but that vote belies the opposition Mayor Nancy Rotering and council members Barisa Bruckman and Anthony Blumberg voiced regarding term limits at meetings. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

There’s a maturity to them that belies their youthful appearance, perhaps unsurprising given William’s experience as an actor. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026

Navigating the rocky road from precocious kid-commercial actor to an adult movie star isn’t easy, but Gisondo possesses a maturity and gravitas that belies his youthful appearance. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

But the mine’s remote location belies its importance these days, amid a nationwide push to increase domestic production of critical minerals. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026

This easy-going scene belies the region’s bloody colonial history. — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Its diminutive form belies its excellent performance, capturing bright, sharp 4K video and incredibly clear sound. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026

The painting’s joyful casualness belies its subject matter, clues to which can be found in the coyote on one of the men’s shirts and in the work’s title, Uncle’s Crossing (2022). — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026