English

misbehave

ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv, ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv
Meaning: to behave badly or in an unacceptable way
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base misbehave
3rd person singular present misbehaves
Present participle misbehaving
Past misbehaved
Will future will misbehave
Going-to future going to misbehave
Imperative negative don't misbehave / do not misbehave

Example

The children were punished because they misbehaved during the assembly.
The children were punished because they misbehaved during the assembly.

Usage Notes

Commonly refers to children acting out, but can also describe machines or software failing to function correctly.

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