verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner. intransitive, reflexive

   "He doesn't mean to misbehave; he just doesn't know better."

2. 2
   behave badly wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

actbehavecarrycarry oncut updo

Antonyms

All antonyms

behavechillax

Example

More examples

"Mom said if I misbehave, she'll take away the computer for a week."

Etymology

From Middle English misbehaven, equivalent to mis- + behave.

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