belying, vbl. n.
(bɪˈlaɪɪŋ)
[f. belie v.1 + -ing1.]
1. Giving of the lie; denial.
| 1587 Golding De Mornay xi. 150 If the denying that there is any God be a belying of a mans owne sences. 1611 Florio, Dimentita, a belying. |
2. Telling lies of any one, calumniation.
| 1632 Sherwood, A belying, calumnie. 1875 Swinburne Ess. & Stud. Pref. 10 The right of backbiting and belying. |