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misbehave

[/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/]
verb
comportar-se mal
1. to behave badly or inappropriately; to conduct oneself in a manner that is not acceptable or proper
The child misbehaved during the class and had to sit in the corner.
A criança comportou-se mal durante a aula e teve que ficar sentada no canto.
2. to act in a way that violates rules, expectations, or social norms
If you misbehave at the dinner party, you will be grounded.
Se você se comportar mal na festa de jantar, você será castigado.
3. (informal) to flirt or behave in a playfully improper manner
She was misbehaving on the dance floor.
Ela estava se comportando de forma malcriada na pista de dança.
NYC Slang
act a fool / trip
Synonyms
act upbehave badlybe naughtybe disruptiveconduct oneself poorly
Antonyms
behavebehave wellconduct oneself properlyact appropriately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportar-se mal
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
ser desobediente
alternative when emphasizing disobedience
Brazil
aprontar
colloquial usage, more casual
Portugal
comportar-se mal
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

misbehave oneself
be on one's best behavior (antonym related)
get out of line
raise hell
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