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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of belie.

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Examples

  • His expression belied the joy he derived from performing, pleasing, mesmerizing.

    Pistol Mark Kriegel 2007

  • His expression belied the joy he derived from performing, pleasing, mesmerizing.

    Pistol Mark Kriegel 2007

  • Cornelia chose to stand by the fireplace, the calmness of her expression belied by the agitated pace of her pulse.

    A Wicked Gentleman Jane Feather 2007

  • Cornelia chose to stand by the fireplace, the calmness of her expression belied by the agitated pace of her pulse.

    A Wicked Gentleman Jane Feather 2007

  • His expression belied the joy he derived from performing, pleasing, mesmerizing.

    Pistol Mark Kriegel 2007

  • A lot about her besides her name belied her gender.

    Copper River William Kent Krueger 2006

  • A lot about her besides her name belied her gender.

    Copper River William Kent Krueger 2006

  • "Nonsense, nonsense," said Tom, though his expression belied his words.

    Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine 2004

  • "Nonsense, nonsense," said Tom, though his expression belied his words.

    Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine 2004

  • His almost albino complexion ergo the nickname belied gentle features.

    Gone for Good Coben, Harlan, 1962- 2002

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