Belie -

because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a contradiction, not agreement.

"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear). because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a

because if she looked tired, her appearance would match her exhaustion, not belie it. because they mean the opposite

because to belie is to give a false idea of something, which is exactly what misrepresenting does. "belie" suggests a contradiction

Test your understanding of "belie" with the following questions.

because the "relaxed stride" (the appearance) contradicts the "exhaustion" (the reality).