belying (0 synonym found)

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Definition of belying:

(v) : (transitive) To give a false representation of.
(v) : (transitive) To contradict, to show (something) to be false.
(v) : (transitive, perhaps nonstandard) To conceal the contradictory or ironic presence of (something).
(v) : (transitive, perhaps nonstandard) To show, evince or demonstrate (something) to be present, particularly something deemed contradictory or ironic.
(v) : (transitive, obsolete) To lie around; encompass.
(v) : (transitive, obsolete, of an army) To surround; beleaguer.

Definition of belying:

(v) : (transitive) To give a false representation of.
(v) : (transitive) To contradict, to show (something) to be false.
(v) : (transitive, perhaps nonstandard) To conceal the contradictory or ironic presence of (something).
(v) : (transitive, perhaps nonstandard) To show, evince or demonstrate (something) to be present, particularly something deemed contradictory or ironic.
(v) : (transitive, obsolete) To lie around; encompass.
(v) : (transitive, obsolete, of an army) To surround; beleaguer.

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