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verbTo contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.
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To contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsThe act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA building's front, or a misleading outward appearance.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsImpressively large in appearance or excessively ambitious and pretentious.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsBased on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA contrast between appearance and reality or expectation and outcome; in speech, meaning different from the literal words.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAn appearance of relaxed ease or lack of concern.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsPresented as the reason or appearance, though the reality may differ.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA false appearance, claim, or show of something.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo renovate or improve the condition and appearance of something.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsDazzlingly bright, rich, or impressive in appearance.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAn outward appearance or limited likeness that may not reflect the full reality.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsCarelessly untidy in appearance, habits, or work.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsOppressively hot and humid; sometimes describing an intensely sensual appearance or manner.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsStrangely dreamlike or unreal in appearance or experience.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsConduct or appearance that is inappropriate for a particular setting.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.
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