For many people, personal experiences belie the truth.
On his accession to the throne in 1840 much was expected of a prince so variously gifted and of so amiable a temper, and his first acts did not belie popular hopes.
This riverside village offers a rich diverse selection of eating establishments that belie its size.
The space-age materials belie the classic black and orange color scheme.
He voted for Johnson's conviction on his trial for impeachment, and for this was severely criticized, since, in the event of conviction, he would have become president; but Wade's whole course before and after the trial would seem to belie the charge that he was actuated by any such motive.