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misbehave

verb

/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

Meaning

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

to behave badly or improperly

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

The child misbehaved during the class.

act up, misconduct, be naughty, disobey, offend

Entry 1

act up, misconduct, be naughty, disobey

Entry 2

act up, misconduct, offend, be naughty

behave, obey, comply, follow rules

Entry 1

behave, obey, comply, follow rules

Entry 2

behave, obey

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

to give someone the courage or confidence to do something

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

To argue persistently, especially about the price of something.

To stop something from happening or arising.

To make holy or sacred; to set apart as holy.