Synonyms for misbehaving


Grammar : Verb
Spell : mis-bi-heyv
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪs bɪˈheɪv

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Définition of misbehaving

Origin :
  • "conduct oneself improperly," late 15c.; see mis- (1) + behave. Related: Misbehaved; misbehaving.
  • verb act in inappropriate manner
Example sentences :
  • Having that in my favour I do not think that I was misbehaving to you in proposing to her.
  • Extract from : « Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite » by Anthony Trollope
  • That youngster of mine has not been misbehaving herself, I hope?
  • Extract from : « Sisters Three » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
  • He knew, as well as did Mr. Waddle or Polly, that he was misbehaving himself.
  • Extract from : « Ralph the Heir » by Anthony Trollope
  • Oh, it's the philosophers who have been misbehaving themselves?
  • Extract from : « The Works of Lucian of Samosata, v. 4 » by Lucian of Samosata
  • They do so, they will tell you, to prevent pussy from misbehaving in the house.
  • Extract from : « Cats » by W. Gordon Stables
  • Yes; this bairn Anne, Mrs. Ross, as you see, has been misbehaving herself.
  • Extract from : « Merkland » by Mrs. Oliphant
  • She has been misbehaving herself, and we have noticed her pining away, in silence.
  • Extract from : « Merkland » by Mrs. Oliphant
  • It struck her now all of a sudden that she had been misbehaving.
  • Extract from : « Hard Cash » by Charles Reade
  • According to his idea the Marchioness was misbehaving herself.
  • Extract from : « Marion Fay » by Anthony Trollope
  • I am pretty sure he has been misbehaving himself since he has been in college.
  • Extract from : « Concerning Sally » by William John Hopkins

Antonyms for misbehaving

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