misbehave (Meaning)

Wordnet

misbehave (v)

behave badly

Webster

To behave ill; to conduct one's self improperly; -- often used with a reciprocal pronoun.

The children were sent to their rooms for misbehaving during dinner.
The dog misbehaved by jumping on guests and chewing on furniture.
The student was suspended for misbehaving in class by disrupting lessons.
The employee was reprimanded for misbehaving towards colleagues by making inappropriate comments.
The politician misbehaved by engaging in unethical conduct that violated campaign rules.
The athlete misbehaved by violating doping regulations, resulting in a suspension.
The child misbehaved by throwing toys and yelling at their siblings.
The driver misbehaved by speeding recklessly and endangering other motorists.
The tourist misbehaved by vandalizing historical landmarks, earning the ire of locals.
The pet parrot misbehaved by squawking loudly and interrupting conversations.

behave badlyTo behave ill; to conduct one's self improperly; -- often used with a reciprocal pronoun.

raise hell, rebel, misconduct,disobey, act up, raise Cain, run riot,act out, carry on, show off

comply, comply, obey, quit, act, conduct, conduct,obey, quit, act

The children were sent to their rooms for misbehaving during dinner.

The dog misbehaved by jumping on guests and chewing on furniture.

The student was suspended for misbehaving in class by disrupting lessons.

The employee was reprimanded for misbehaving towards colleagues by making inappropriate comments.