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act up (misbehave) v.
misbehave v.

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

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How could it not be bad for kids?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Good news could be bad news if it increased the odds of a hike, which was seen as a drag on stock prices—especially rate-sensitive tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

I get why that would be bad for students.

From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026

“Adults under 30 are most likely to think AI will be bad for society — and for them,” the report said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

I feel so peaceful and safe with his arm around me, knowing he’s near and yet not having to speak; how can this be bad when it does me so much good?

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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