belie

Object

• complexity: The outer surface ( or dial ) belies the complexity of what is going on inside.
• interior: However, like a theme that comes out strongly in Pelter's haibun, the surface belies the interior.
• fact: The date of the bridge - 2000 AD - belies the fact that the canal itself is almost 200 years old!
• reality: Sunday dawned bright and sunny and this shot belies the reality of the water levels.
• belief: No, it's the studious depth of research into each of their songs ' subject matters that belies belief.
• claim: Moore also belied claims that food derived from biotech plants are not safe for human consumption.

Used with why or when

• what: This standard looking MG belies what 's under the bonnet.
• when: Yet this fragile analogy is belied when we seek for analogs of other tangible symbols of mass production.

Preposition: by

fact: Its appearance of massive solidity was, belied by the facts.

Modifying Another Word

• somewhat: Like ' Menace ' it has undeniable style and flair which somewhat belies the sledgehammer subtle social agenda.
• completely: In many cases their volume was pushed so hard as to completely belie Dixon's statement about good blend.
• almost: Pevensey Castle may bear witness to a troublesome past but its current tranquility almost belies the existence of such an age.
• rather: Moreover, Pilate seemed ready to yield to pressure, rather belying his reputation for being deliberately antagonistic.
• often: But, the level of work being produced often belies the levels of funding.
• also: The appalling persecution of Iraqis seeking asylum in Britain also belies our government's supposed concern for their welfare.