Comply and Misbehave

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Comply verb - Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes.

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Misbehave is an antonym for comply.

Nearby Words: complied, complying

Misbehave verb - To behave badly.

Usage example: scolded the children for misbehaving and sent them to bed early

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Comply is an antonym for misbehave.

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