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be bad

VERB

act up (misbehave)

Synonyms

WEAK

act out be out of line behave badly carry on fool around horseplay make trouble misbehave rebel set a bad example show off

Antonyms

WEAK

behave

VERB

misbehave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act up fool around trespass

STRONG

deviate fail misconduct offend roughhouse sin transgress

WEAK

be at fault be dissolute be guilty be immoral be indecorous be insubordinate be mischievous be out of line be out of order be reprehensible bend the law carry on cut up do evil do wrong get into mischief go astray go wrong make trouble sow wild oats take a wrong turn

Antonyms

STRONG

behave obey

Example Sentences

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And, just as with candy, cookies or french fries, filling up on them can be bad for you.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Child safety advocates say the massively popular gaming platform Roblox could be bad for kids.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That could be bad news for investors in dividend stocks.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It revealed swelling behind Sienna's eyes and Emma "knew it was going to be bad".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Still, he felt it would be bad if he acted scared.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins