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单词 misbehavior
释义

misbehavior

noun

mis·​be·​hav·​ior ˌmis-bi-ˈhā-vyər How to pronounce misbehavior (audio)
-bē-
plural misbehaviors
1
: bad, improper, or rude behavior : ill conduct
scolded the children for their misbehavior
2
US military law : any conduct by a member of the armed forces before or in the presence of the enemy that does not conform to military standards or practice for such a situation
… is charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, the latter of which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. The Boston Herald

Synonyms

  • malfeasance
  • misconduct
  • misdoing
  • wrongdoing
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

misbehavior

noun

as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior would not tolerate any misbehavior from her students

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • misconduct
  • wrongdoing
  • malfeasance
  • crime
  • trespass
  • misdoing
  • mistake
  • misdeed
  • error
  • misdemeanor
  • transgression
  • wrong
  • malpractice
  • sin
  • indiscretion
  • malefaction
  • blunder
  • impropriety
  • hanky-panky
  • stumble
  • miscue
  • misstep
  • flub
  • goings-on
  • slipup
  • gaffe
  • goof
  • fault
  • slip
  • lapse
  • fumble
  • familiarity
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