Behavior and Bearing

Behavior

Behavior noun - The way or manner in which one conducts oneself.
Usage example: usually the enfant terrible, he's promising to be on his best behavior for the party

Bearing is a synonym for behavior in manner of conducting oneself topic. In some cases you can use "Bearing" instead a noun "Behavior".

Bearing

Bearing noun - The way or manner in which one conducts oneself.
Usage example: always retained his military bearing, even after he entered politics

Behavior is a synonym for bearing in posture topic. You can use "Behavior" instead a noun "Bearing".

Nearby Words: bear, bearer, beared
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