😈misbehave

verb
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
to behave badly or improperly

Example Sentences

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

The child misbehaved during the class.

Synonyms

act up, misconduct, be naughty, disobey, offend
Entry 1
act up, misconduct, be naughty, disobey
Entry 2
act up, misconduct, offend, be naughty

Antonyms

behave, obey, comply, follow rules
Entry 1
behave, obey, comply, follow rules
Entry 2
behave, obey

Collocations

misbehave badly, constantly misbehave, children misbehave, misbehave in school, misbehave at home, misbehave in class, misbehave constantly
Entry 1
misbehave badly, constantly misbehave, children misbehave, misbehave in school, misbehave at home
Entry 2
misbehave in class, misbehave badly, misbehave constantly

More Example Sentences

The person I am complaining against misbehaved.

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