belie

• Verbo que indica que algo da una impresión falsa o no revela la verdadera naturaleza de algo, ya sea ocultándola, contradiciéndola o distorsionándola.

A verb used to indicate that something gives a false impression or fails to reveal the true nature of something.

1. Contradict or misrepresentC1formal

   To give a false impression of something; to disguise or contradict the true nature of something.

   contradecir o desmentir

   • His calm expression belied his inner anxiety.
   • The cheerful decor belied the seriousness of the meeting.
   • Her smile belied the sadness she felt inside.

   Sinónimosconcealcontradictdisguisedisprovefalsifygainsaymaskmisrepresentnegaterefute

   Antónimosattestconfirmdiscloseevidencemanifestrevealshowsubstantiate

2. Fail to fulfillC2formal

   To fail to justify or live up to a claim or expectation.

   No cumplir / No estar a la altura

   • The results belied the company's optimistic predictions.
   • His actions belied his promises of loyalty.
   • The performance belied the hype surrounding the event.

   Sinónimosbetraycontradictdisappointdisprovenegate

   Antónimosfulfillhonormeetrealizesatisfy