All 4 Uses of
belie
in
The Aeneid
- Wrapp'd in amaze, the matrons wildly stare: Then Pyrgo, reverenc'd for her hoary hair, Pyrgo, the nurse of Priam's num'rous race: "No Beroe this, tho' she belies her face!†
Book 5
- With manly mien he stalk'd along the ground, Nor wanted voice belied, nor vaunting sound.†
Book 10 *
- Agis the Lycian, stepping forth with pride, To single fight the boldest foe defied; Whom Tuscan Valerus by force o'ercame, And not belied his mighty father's fame.†
Book 10
- Ye gods below, (Since those above so small compassion show,) Receive a soul unsullied yet with shame, Which not belies my great forefather's name!"†
Book 12
Definition:
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(belie as in: his smile belied his treachery) to give a false impression; or be in contradiction with