v.
Pronunciation: bi- ' l ī , b ē -
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -lied ; -ly · ing
Date: before 12th century
1 a : to give a false impression of b : to present an appearance not in agreement with
2 a : to show (something) to be false or wrong b : to run counter to : CONTRADICT
3 : DISGUISE 3
– be · li · er \ - ' l ī (- ə )r \ noun