belies
belies is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, belies is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbelies
- To lie around; encompass.
- (of an army) To surround; beleaguer.
- To tell lies about.
Synonyms: calumniate, slander
- To give a false representation of.
Synonyms: misrepresent
- To contradict, to show (something) to be false.
Synonyms: contradict, "give lie to", "give the lie to"
Example: "Her obvious nervousness belied what she said."
- To conceal the contradictory or ironic presence of (something).
Example: "His calm demeanor belied his inner sense of guilt."
- To show, evince, demonstrate: to show (something) to be present, particularly something deemed contradictory or ironic.
- To mimic; to counterfeit.
- To fill with lies.
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