because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a contradiction, not agreement.
Test your understanding of "belie" with the following questions.
"His youthful face belied his eighty years." (He looked young, which contradicted the fact that he was old). because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a
because the "relaxed stride" (the appearance) contradicts the "exhaustion" (the reality).
Which of the following is the best synonym for "belie"?A) SupportB) MisrepresentC) ConfirmD) Clarify Answer Key & Explanations Question 1: B) Misrepresent
"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear).
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 ✅ because they mean the opposite
because the sentence states she has "exhaustion."