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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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Breaking the results out by sector, and most of the sectors actually are behaving as expected –- it’s just tech, telecoms and retail that are not.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

After treatment, the old stem cells began behaving more like young, healthy cells again.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Norfolk Police earlier said a man was arrested on Wednesday after officers received a report of a man behaving in an intimidating manner in Wolferton.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

At the afterparty, Konkle noticed her father behaving strangely.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

To make matters worse, America was behaving strangely underfoot.

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