Definition of MISBEHAVE

misbehave

Meanings

Verb

  • behave badly
    • "The children misbehaved all morning"
  • To act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

carry on, err, go it, misconduct, misdemean

Antonyms

behave

Scrabble Score: 19

misbehave is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
misbehave is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
misbehave is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

misbehave is a valid Words With Friends word