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procede mal

[pro-SEH-duh MAHL]
verb phrase
behaves badly, acts improperly, misbehaves
1. to act in an inappropriate, unethical, or improper manner
He proceeded mal by cheating on the exam.
Ele procedeu mal ao colar na prova.
2. to conduct oneself badly or unethically in a professional or social context
The company proceeded mal in handling customer complaints.
A empresa procedeu mal ao lidar com as reclamações dos clientes.
NYC Slang
acts up, behaves badly, does wrong
Synonyms
age malcomporta-se malatua inadequadamenteage incorretamente
Antonyms
procede bemage bemcomporta-se corretamenteatua adequadamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procede mal / age mal
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
procede mal / age mal
standard usage, formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

proceder de má fé
proceder incorretamente
não proceder bem
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