misbehave
verb (used without object)
to behave badly or improperly.
misbehaving
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present participleof misbehave.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In the blog, OpenAI detailed examples of its AI models misbehaving so they could achieve a task or succeed in a test.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Why do boards keep giving misbehaving CEOs second chances?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Alternative-discipline proponents stress that restorative justice means school officials must no longer deliver consequences to misbehaving students; instead, they must explore restoration with them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
For some odd reason, these stories of fighting and misbehaving made her excited.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
