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to belie
01
to fail to live up to a claim, promise, or expectation
Examples
His dismal sales figures belied his claim of industry-leading performance.
The marketing campaign 's bold promises belied the product's lackluster features.
02
to create an impression of something or someone that is false
Examples
His calm demeanor belies the stress he is feeling inside.
The company 's financial stability belies its frequent cash flow problems.
