misbehavior

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun improper or wicked or immoral behavior

Etymology

From mis- + behavior.

In classic literature

Synonyms

misbehaviour, misdeed

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
wrongdoing
Narrower (hyponyms)
abnormality, indiscretion, infantilism, delinquency, familiarity, indecency

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