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act decently

[/ækt ˈdɛsəntli/]
verb phrase
agir decentemente
1. to behave in a respectable, proper, or morally acceptable manner
He finally decided to act decently and apologize for his mistakes.
Ele finalmente decidiu agir decentemente e pedir desculpas por seus erros.
2. to conduct oneself with dignity and consideration for others
If you want to be accepted in society, you need to act decently.
Se você quer ser aceito na sociedade, precisa agir decentemente.
NYC Slang
act right
Synonyms
behave properlyconduct oneself wellact respectfullybehave decentlyact appropriately
Antonyms
misbehaveact indecentlybehave poorlyact disrespectfullyconduct oneself badly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir decentemente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
agir com decência
alternative phrasing
São Paulo
agir direito
colloquial alternative
Portugal
agir convenientemente
formal alternative usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your act together
on one's best behavior
mind one's manners
keep it civil
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