verb
Freq #25771
Meanings
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verb
to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations
The children knew they would lose the privilege if they misbehaved again.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
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verb
· to behave badly,...
act upmisconduct oneselfbehave badly
Word family
Etymology
From Middle English misbehaven, formed from mis- ("badly, wrongly") + behave. The prefix changes neutral conduct into conduct judged improper or contrary to expectations.