Act up and Conduct

Opposite meaning terms

Act up verb - To behave badly.

Usage example: the two-year-old was acting up in church so much that her dad had to take her outside

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Conduct is an antonym for act up.

Conduct verb - To manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way.

Usage example: conducted themselves at the party like perfect ladies and gentlemen

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Act up is an antonym for conduct.

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