misbehave

How many syllables in misbehave?

There are 3 syllables in the word misbehave.

Divide misbehave into syllables:

mis · be · have

How to pronounce misbehave:

Synonyms for misbehave:

act out

act up

be bad

be insubordinate

be naughty

carry on

disobey

fall from grace

get up to mischief

misconduct

misdemean

move

muck about

raise cain

raise hell

rebel

run riot

Antonyms for misbehave:

act correctly

act decently

act in a polite way

act politely

act properly

act prudently

act responsibly

act righteously

act virtuously

be good

be polite

be well-behaved

behave

behave properly

behave well

behave yourself

comply

conduct oneself properly

conduct oneself well

keep your nose clean

mind one's p's and q's

mind your manners

obey

show good manners

toe the line

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