Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
misbehave .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word misbehaves.
Examples
-
A middle school child who misbehaves is still a middle school CHILD.
-
A middle school child who misbehaves is still a middle school CHILD.
Dru Blood - I believe in the inherent goodness of all beings: November 2004 Archives 2004
-
In the event that Taiwan "misbehaves" and Beijing withdraws "permission", Taiwan under a new DPP government should then return to the old strategy of regaining access through a resolution of the WHO assembly overriding Beijing's opposition.
WHA errata Michael Turton 2009
-
An official in Hanoi argues that ff Beijing "misbehaves," it should "lose its access to important ASEAN markets."
-
"Melanoma can be on the skin for a long time before it 'misbehaves' and gives patients a clue that it may be a lesion that needs to be addressed," said Dr. Marmur.
-
"Melanoma can be on the skin for a long time before it 'misbehaves' and gives patients a clue that it may be a lesion that needs to be addressed," said Dr. Marmur.
Emaxhealth 2008
-
"Melanoma can be on the skin for a long time before it 'misbehaves' and gives patients a clue that it may be a lesion that needs to be addressed," said Dr. Marmur.
-
'misbehaves' then you withdraw cooperation and if he 'behaves' then you cooperate generously.
Slugger O'Toole 2009
-
Now that he is reprimanded, the NEXT time he misbehaves, he will be a REPEAT offender and will be treated as such.
Resolution criticizing Wilson passes, on mostly partisan vote 2009
-
You know if a Republican misbehaves, there must be a Democrat at fault somewhere!
S.C. Attorney General accused of playing politics in Sanford case 2009
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.