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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 make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock

to release from restraint or restriction; to free

to move slowly and quietly, especially to avoid being noticed

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.

to change completely; to make different in form or appearance