You must account for your conduct.
Source: tatoeba (16043)
Conduct
/ˈkɒndʌkt/
Synonyms for "conduct" (496 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (100)
Noun(35 words)
Verb(18 words)
Adjective(4 words)
appropriate behaviorbehavioral qualitybiological behaviorcivil progresses
Strong matches (148)
Noun(44 words)
community center programcomportingconduct linguistic analysisconduct oneself civillyconduct standardcriminal law conceptscurrent flowdecorumdemeanorsdemeanourdeportdirectdirect rule eradoesdoingsductductsearth systems studyescortingescorts
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companioncompanycompletecompletioncomportcomportmentconduct toconsort withcontrolconveyconvoycope withcourseculture patterncustomdeal withdemeandemeanordeportdeportment
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directdirect todirectiondischargedisciplinedispatchdispensedisportdispose ofdodoingdoingsdrivedrivingeffectuationemployenactenactmentengage inengineerescortesquireetiquetteexecuteexecutionexerciseflyfolkwayfollowformfreightfunctioningfunnelgesturegesturesgo in forgo ongoings ongoings-ongoverngovernancegovernmentguardguidanceguideguisehandlehandlingheadhead upholdhusbandryimplementationintendancekeepkeep uplay down the lawlead
Verb(22 words)
Adjective(3 words)
direct meaningindividual behaviorindoor project
Preposition(1 words)
in a civilized manner
Related words (248)
Noun(69 words)
leadlead intolearning projectlive classmanage yourselfmanagementmannermienministerministeringmollusk studymore behavioralmost behavioralnature study activitiesofficiatingoperantorchestrationoverseepassperform
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perform natural language querypersonalityphysical actpilot history lesson planplant growth experimentpollination network studypractice nationality adjectivespractice testpresidingprime ministerialprocessprojectspublic interaction rulespublic service projectpublicly administeredpyramids projectquizquizzingradiotelephonesrafflingrequirements sprintretailingrock cycle projectromanian a conducerun reveals faultschool citizenshipshepherdsshopssnowshoessocial conductsortieingsound administrationstatute writing coursestewardingstudent behavioral qualityteaching positiontourstransactingtransfertransmittreattreatmentusheringusherswageswagingwhole organism studyworld civilizations studiesyouth program activities
Verb(23 words)
leadledmanagedministeredofficiateofficiatedofficiatesoperate deviceorchestrateorchestratesoversawperform ancient civilization studyperform experimentsperpetrateperpetratedpresidedsolemnizedtaketransactstransmit
lead onlead toleadershipleadingliftlugmaintienmakemake gomake the rulesmanagemanagementmanagerymanagingmaneuvermanhandlemanipulatemanipulationmannermanners
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marshalmastermindmethodmethodologymethodsmienmodus vivendimoralmoralitymoralsmotionsmovemovementsmovesobservable behavioroccupationofficerofficiateoperancyoperateoperationordainorderorderingoverseeoversightpackpatternperformperform onperformanceperformingperpetrationpilotpilotagepipeplaypoint out topoint the waypoisepolicyportposeposturepracticepraxisprescribepresencepresideprocedureproceedingprosecutepull the stringspursueput rightput throughquarterbackquitregulateregulationremoveresponsibilityrouterulerunrunningseesee toseparateset rightset straightshepherdshowshow the waysiphonskippersocial sciencespecialize insquirestancesteersteeragesteeringstylesuperintendencesuperintendencysupervisesupervisionswaytackletacticstaketake awaytake care oftake commandtake ontake outtake the leadtake totake upthe connthe helmthe wheeltonetotetrajecttransacttransactiontransmittransporttreasurytrenchundertakeuseusherwaftwagewait onwayway of lifewayswhiskwieldwield the batonwingwithdrawworkwork atworkingworkings
Adjective(6 words)
moral stanceorganismal behaviorprocedural drillprofessional demeanorpublic behaviorstatutory reporting
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: behavior, demeanor, bearing, comportment, deportment.
- Sentence evidence is available for conduct, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "conduct".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "conduct"
Keep "conduct" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "conduct" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "conduct", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "conduct" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
23 entriesShowing 16 of 23 words.
More specific
17 entriesacoustic conductionconduct of a ceremonyconduct of a meetingconduct of a trialdisciplineelectric conductionetiquetteexperimentgood conductlessonpolitenessprofessional conductprofessionalismproper conductstudysurvey
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
12 entriesacademic conductbad conductconduct guidelineselectricityexperimentgood conductlessonprofessional conductproper conductresearchstudysurvey
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
10 entriesTranslations
14 translations across 12 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- дирижирам verb (music: to direct)
Czech
1 entries- dirigovat verb (music: to direct)
Dutch
1 entries- dirigeren verb (music: to direct)
Esperanto
1 entries- konduki verb (music: to direct)
Finnish
1 entries- johtaa verb (music: to direct)
German
1 entries- dirigieren verb (music: to direct)
Hungarian
1 entries- vezényel verb (music: to direct)
Italian
1 entries- dirigere verb (music: to direct)
Polish
1 entries- dyrygować verb (music: to direct)
Portuguese
1 entries- conduzir verb (music: to direct)
Russian
1 entries- дирижи́ровать verb (music: to direct)
Swedish
3 entries- anföra verb (music: to direct)
- dirigera verb (music: to direct)
- leda verb (music: to direct)
Sample sentences
36 total sentences available.
You should be ashamed of your conduct.
Source: tatoeba (16047)
You must be above such mean conduct.
Source: tatoeba (16618)
You will soon regret your rash conduct.
Source: tatoeba (16663)
Showing 4 of 36 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "conduct"?
Closest matches include behavior, demeanor, bearing, comportment, deportment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "conduct"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.