Belie
(verb)
- To give a false impression of.
- To show (something) to be false or misleading.
Origin:
From the old english word "beleogan" meaning "to deceive".
Examples:
- Her calm exterior belied the turmoil inside.
- His words belied his true feelings.
- Her actions belied her claims of innocence.
- The evidence belied the defendant's testimony.
- The state of the building belied its age.