belie,
misrepresent represent falsely; "This statement misrepresents my intentions"
sentimentalize -
make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities; "Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind"; "These experiences have sentimentalized her"
modify,
alter,
change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
sentimentalize -
act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
behave,
act,
do behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
