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misbehave Synonyms

Another word for misbehave

Choosing another word for misbehave depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To act or conduct oneself in an improper, unruly, or unacceptable way (especially of a child or pet).

Usage Example

"The teacher warned the students that anyone who chose to act up during the assembly would lose recess privileges."

Strongest
act up
Strong
play up
carry on
disobey

• verb (Context 2)

To fail to function properly or reliably (of a machine, device, or body part).

Usage Example

"My laptop started to malfunction right before the presentation, freezing every few minutes."

Strongest
malfunction
act up
Strong
play up
glitch

Opposites of misbehave

The opposite of misbehave shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

behave
function
work
obey
comply
See all opposites of misbehave

• Nearby Words

misassign
misassumption
misbalance
misbehave
misbehavior
misbranding
miscalculate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Misbehave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/misbehave
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