misdemean

Verb

Meaning

To behave ill; -- with a reflexive pronoun; as, to misdemean one's self.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

misconduct misbehave error crime offense fault wrongdoing felony misdemeanor transgression perpetration misdeed mismanage mishandle peccadillo
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Antonyms

behave deport comport

Hypernyms

move act

Hyponyms

carry on act up fall from grace

Related terms

misdemeanor misdemeanant misdemeanorize misdemeanist

Phrases with the word

misdemean oneself

Examples

The children misbehaved all morning Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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