Belie Access

because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion rather than making something clearer.

"His youthful face belied his eighty years." (He looked young, which contradicted the fact that he was old). because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion

because the sentence states she has "exhaustion." "belie" suggests a contradiction

because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a contradiction, not agreement. hiding her actual fear).

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

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"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear).