misbehave
verb (used without object)
to behave badly or improperly.
has been misbehaving
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present perfect progressiveof misbehave (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Hitler has been misbehaving lately, refusing to adopt a new technology that could revolutionize one of East Africa’s most lawless and lucrative cash-based industries.
From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2014
“In addition, my valve has been misbehaving and has prevented me from bending over to reach the lower drawers.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
They want me to undertake an exploration north of Kashmir, and remonstrate with a small chief who has been misbehaving up there.
From The Great Amulet by Maud Diver
Bevan," exclaimed Miss Arnott, "Wilson has been misbehaving herself.
From Miss Arnott's Marriage by Richard Marsh
I intend to be very full of energy about the chapel, and I do hope that your brother-in-law will be able to prove that Lord Trowbridge has been misbehaving himself.
From The Vicar of Bullhampton by Anthony Trollope
