noun
misbehaving
Misbehaving (noun) means Bad conduct; acting in a way that breaks expected rules of behaviour. Example: “The teacher kept a list of every instance of misbehaving in the classroom.”
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Bad conduct; acting in a way that breaks expected rules of behaviour.
"The teacher kept a list of every instance of misbehaving in the classroom."
How to use misbehaving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of acting badly or breaking rules.
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Word forms
- Plural
- misbehavings
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Etymology
The -ing form of misbehave, from Middle English mis- + behave.
Rhymes for misbehaving
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What does “misbehaving” mean?
The word “misbehaving” means bad conduct; acting in a way that breaks expected rules of behaviour. In plain terms, the act of acting badly or breaking rules.
How do you use “misbehaving” in a sentence?
Here is “misbehaving” used in a sentence: “The teacher kept a list of every instance of misbehaving in the classroom.”
What part of speech is “misbehaving”?
“Misbehaving” is a noun.
Where does the word “misbehaving” come from?
The word “misbehaving” comes from Middle English. The -ing form of misbehave, from Middle English mis- + behave.
