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• Verbo usado para indicar que algo cria uma impressão falsa ou não revela a verdadeira natureza de algo; também pode significar contradizer ou desmentir algo.

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.

   Contradizer ou distorcer

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

   Sinônimosconcealcontradictdisguisedisprovefalsifygainsaymaskmisrepresentnegaterefute

   Antônimosattestconfirmdiscloseevidencemanifestrevealshowsubstantiate

2. Fail to fulfillC2formal

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

   Não corresponder às expectativas

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

   Sinônimosbetraycontradictdisappointdisprovenegate

   Antônimosfulfillhonormeetrealizesatisfy