BELIES Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word belies. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BELIES
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camouflages | verbv | |||||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background • device or stratagem for concealment or deceit • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something | ||||||||
cloaks | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • anything that covers or conceals • a loose outer garment verb • hide under a false appearance • cover as if with clothing • cover with or as if with a cloak | ||||||||
conceals | verbv | |||||||
verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • hold back; keep from being perceived by others | ||||||||
disguises | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • make unrecognizable | ||||||||
distorts | verbv | |||||||
verb • make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story • form into a spiral shape • twist and press out of shape • affect as in thought or feeling • alter the shape of (something) by stress | ||||||||
falsifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story • tamper, with the purpose of deception • prove false • falsify knowingly • insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby | ||||||||
hides | verbv | |||||||
noun • the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) • body covering of a living animal verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety • cover as if with a shroud • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
masks | nounn | |||||||
noun • a covering to disguise or conceal the face • activity that tries to conceal something • a party of guests wearing costumes and masks • a protective covering worn over the face verb • hide under a false appearance • put a mask on or cover with a mask • make unrecognizable • cover with a sauce • shield from light | ||||||||
misrepresents | verbv | |||||||
verb • represent falsely • tamper, with the purpose of deception | ||||||||
obscures | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • not clearly expressed or understood • marked by difficulty of style or expression • difficult to find • not famous or acclaimed • not drawing attention • remote and separate physically or socially verb • make less visible or unclear • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred • make unintelligible or unclear • reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
screens | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame • the personnel of the film industry • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space verb • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine methodically • examine in order to test suitability • project onto a screen for viewing • prevent from entering • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | ||||||||
veils | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a garment that covers the head and face • a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms • the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) • a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl verb • to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
contradict | verbv | |||||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • be resistant to • prove negative; show to be false | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
negate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • prove negative; show to be false • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of |