RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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To contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.

verb

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belie

Her calm voice belied the effort required to finish the speech.
Dictionary practice example.
The polished box could belie the unfinished state of the game inside, because its attractive cover concealed several missing components.
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