1. behaves badly or improperly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘misbehave’

Examples

• The child misbehaves when he doesn’t get enough sleep.
• She misbehaves in class by talking during lessons.
• The dog misbehaves when left alone for too long.
• He always misbehaves at formal dinners.
• The student misbehaves despite repeated warnings.
• When the teacher leaves, the class misbehaves.