misbehave
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for misbehave, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To act badly or improperly, especially by breaking rules of conduct.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use misbehave
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
misbehave in class
children misbehaving
the dog misbehaved
Etymology
From Middle English misbehaven, simply mis- (\"wrongly\") added to behave.
Full origin of misbehave →Frequently asked questions
What does “misbehave” mean?
The word “misbehave” means to act badly or improperly, especially by breaking rules of conduct. In plain terms, to act up or break the rules of good conduct.
How do you use “misbehave” in a sentence?
Here is “misbehave” used in a sentence: “The children misbehaved all afternoon while their babysitter was on the phone.”
What part of speech is “misbehave”?
“Misbehave” is a verb.
Where does the word “misbehave” come from?
The word “misbehave” comes from Middle English. From Middle English misbehaven, simply mis- (\"wrongly\") added to behave.
