Meaning & use
misbehave
To behave badly or improperly, especially by breaking rules of conduct.
See it in a sentence
The young puppy tends to misbehave whenever it is left alone too long.
Students who misbehave in class are usually sent to the principal's office.
A note on using this word
Misbehave is most commonly used for children, students, or pets rather than serious adult wrongdoing.
Words with a similar meaning
act up
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Words with an opposite meaning
behave
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