v.tr. (belying) 1 give a false notion of; fail to corroborate (its appearance belies its age). 2 a fail to fulfil (a promise etc.). b fail to justify (a hope etc.).
[ OE beleogan (as BE-, leogan LIE(2)) ]
BELIE
Meaning of BELIE in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012