behaving

VERB

function

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act operate perform react

STRONG

run take work

Antonyms

STRONGEST

halt stop

WEAK

act up misbehave

VERB

act reasonably, properly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

manage

STRONG

control direct

WEAK

act correctly act one's age act with decorum be civil be good be nice be on best behavior be orderly comport oneself conduct oneself properly demean oneself deport oneself discipline oneself keep one's nose clean keep the peace live up to manage oneself mind one's manners mind one's p's and q's observe golden rule observe the law play fair shape up toe the mark watch one's step

Antonyms

WEAK

act up misbehave

Example Sentences

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"I walked into the room and she was essentially behaving like a child," recalled Nicola.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

It is supplemented by ongoing targeted camera trapping, focused on areas where animals are likely to be and offering deeper understanding of how populations are changing and behaving.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Suddenly, a simple dinner party starts behaving like a small capital project.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The concern runs across the committee, and a steady job market has freed officials to train their attention on the side of the Fed’s dual mandate that isn’t behaving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Was Nat laughing at her for behaving like an eight-year-old?

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare