Difference between Contradict and Belie

What is the difference between Contradict and Belie?

Contradict as a verb is to speak against; to forbid. while Belie as a verb is to give a false representation of something.

Contradict

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To speak against; to forbid. To deny the truth of (a statement or statements). To make a statement denying the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).

Example sentence: There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers.

Belie

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give a false representation of something.To tell lies about someone.To contradict or show to be false.To encompass, to lie around

We hope you now know whether to use Contradict or Belie in your sentence.

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