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verbTo contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.
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Clear all filtersTo contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.
The act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.
A building's front, or a misleading outward appearance.
Misleading appearance
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Impressively large in appearance or excessively ambitious and pretentious.
Based on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.
So similar that a meaningful difference cannot be recognized.
A contrast between appearance and reality or expectation and outcome; in speech, meaning different from the literal words.
Contrast of meaning or expectation
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An observable expression or sign of something.
An appearance of relaxed ease or lack of concern.
Presented as the reason or appearance, though the reality may differ.
A false appearance, claim, or show of something.
To renovate or improve the condition and appearance of something.
Dazzlingly bright, rich, or impressive in appearance.
An outward appearance or limited likeness that may not reflect the full reality.
Carelessly untidy in appearance, habits, or work.
Oppressively hot and humid; sometimes describing an intensely sensual appearance or manner.
Hot and humid
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Strangely dreamlike or unreal in appearance or experience.
Conduct or appearance that is inappropriate for a particular setting.
A thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.
Thin outer layer
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