as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
would not tolerate any misbehavior from her students
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Recent Examples of misbehavior
But the record levels of tourism have also taken a toll on the public, which has complained about rising costs-of-living and misbehavior by foreigners, and stirred up xenophobic sentiments.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
The defendant’s mother recounted in testimony her son’s misbehavior in early life.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
The evidence is the seven turnovers in last week’s 43-36 loss at Corona Centennial, and the sideline and end zone misbehavior of recent years.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
But some also questioned how effective the move would be in preventing misbehavior such as vaping.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
The defendant’s mother recounted in testimony her son’s misbehavior in early life.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
The evidence is the seven turnovers in last week’s 43-36 loss at Corona Centennial, and the sideline and end zone misbehavior of recent years.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
But some also questioned how effective the move would be in preventing misbehavior such as vaping.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misbehavior
Noun
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Its investigative arm reviews officer misconduct complaints, and is expected to one day replace the police department’s internal affairs division.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The panel assessed the LAPD’s handling of discipline, misconduct complaints, excessive force by officers and other issues.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ratcliffe recently referred evidence of Brennan’s wrongdoing to FBI Director Kash Patel for potential prosecution, according to Fox.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Neither is convinced by Nixon’s denials of wrongdoing during Watergate.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Misbehavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misbehavior. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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