belie

verb

1. be in contradiction with

   Synonyms

   • contradict, negate

   Less specific

   • deviate, vary, diverge, depart

2. represent falsely; “This statement misrepresents my intentions”

   Synonyms

   • misrepresent

   Less specific

   • represent

   More specific

   • sentimentalize, sentimentalise, falsify, distort, garble, warp, feign, sham, pretend, affect, dissemble