"belie" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

Be in contradiction with (synset 202669219)
is a type of: depart, deviate, diverge, vary - be at variance with; be out of line with

same as: contradict, negate
Represent falsely (synset 200838384)
"This statement misrepresents my intentions"

is a type of: represent - serve as a means of expressing something
subtypes:
- sentimentalise, sentimentalize - look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment
- distort, falsify, garble, warp - make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
- affect, dissemble, feign, pretend, sham - make believe with the intent to deceive
same as: misrepresent