misbehave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

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Word forms

misbehave misbehaves misbehaving misbehaved

Etymology

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

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