misbehave

verb

Etymology

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

  1. inherited from misbehaven

Definitions

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

    • He doesn't mean to misbehave; he just doesn't know better.

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