behavior

Noun

Meaning

Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of conducting one's self; conduct; deportment; carriage; -- used also of inanimate objects; as, the behavior of a ship in a storm; the behavior of the magnetic needle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

conduct demeanor deportment manner behaviour comportment performance practice response operation reaction attitude bearing functioning demeanour
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Antonyms

answer departure fault reply guilt farewell
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Hypernyms

action activity activeness trait

Hyponyms

manner citizenship offense aggression offence propriety

Related terms

behave

Phrases with the word

aggressive behavior affectionate behavior atrocious behavior be on best behavior disgusting behavior amiable behavior

Examples

Two things define a person: His patience when he has nothing, and his behavior when he has everything. Source: Internet

It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction. Warren Buffett

Good behavior is the last refuge of mediocrity. Henry S. Haskins

Suit the behavior to the occasion. Colombian Proverb

You learn a lot about a man by his behavior when hungry. Zambian Proverb

What reveals a man is his behavior in time of hunger. African Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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