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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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It seems like protecting children may be bad for business.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“Show business is a thing that can be great, but it can be bad, too,” Ross said in the induction speech that followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

His comments came just days after American CEO Robert Isom said a merger with United would be bad for customers, the industry and American Airlines.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

That will be bad news for Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who said that he and Verstappen were "focusing on the competitive picture" and "having zero discussions about the other aspects".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Yellow can be bad news, is all I’m saying.”

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez