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BELIE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word belie. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word belie. (close relations)
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contradict
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

negate
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• prove negative; show to be false

• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

confute
verbv
verb

• prove to be false

contravene
verbv
verb

• go against, as of rules and laws

• deny the truth of

counter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

• game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games

• a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

• a person who counts things

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)

• a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot

• a return punch (especially by a boxer)

adverb

• in the opposite direction

adjective satellite

• indicating opposition or resistance

verb

• speak in response

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

deny
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

discredit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

disprove
verbv
verb

• prove to be false

gainsay
verbv
verb

• take exception to

refute
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

renounce
verbv
verb

• give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

• leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

• turn away from; give up

• cast off

repudiate
verbv
verb

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

misrepresent
verbv
verb

• represent falsely

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

calumniate
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

slander
verb, nounv, n
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Best Hypernyms For BELIE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for belie, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
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Alternatives for CONTRADICT

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