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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 it may be bad news for the highest-paid athletes.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

"That's going to be bad news for our colleagues who want extra hours, particularly students who, in holiday time, need extra hours, and of course bad news for customers because service won't be as good."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It seems like protecting children may be bad for business.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In 2022, Spirit agreed to be acquired by New York-based airline JetBlue, but the merger was eventually blocked in 2024 by a federal judge who said the deal would be bad for competition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Ugh. Like I need any more attention. It’ll be bad enough just showing up as the magician who received a moonstone badge this morning.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

be bad

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