Belie

because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a contradiction, not agreement.

because it describes a cause-and-effect relationship rather than a contradiction of appearance.

Test your understanding of "belie" with the following questions. because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a

If a runner's "relaxed stride belied her exhaustion," what is actually happening?A) She is not tired at all.B) She looks tired and is running slowly.C) She is very tired, but she doesn't look like it.D) She is running so fast that she becomes exhausted. Answer Key & Explanations Question 1: B) Misrepresent ✅

"The company's massive profits belie the claim that the industry is in decline." (The success proves the "decline" theory wrong). Practice Quiz If a runner's "relaxed stride belied her exhaustion,"

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

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because the sentence states she has "exhaustion."