Misbehavior and Malefaction

Misbehavior

Misbehavior noun - Improper or illegal behavior.
Usage example: would not tolerate any misbehavior from her students
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Synonyms for Misbehavior

Malefaction and misbehavior are semantically related In some cases you can use "Malefaction" instead a noun "Misbehavior".

Nearby Words: misbehaving, misbehaviour

Malefaction

Malefaction noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.

Misbehavior and malefaction are semantically related in abuse topic. Sometimes you can use "Misbehavior" instead a noun "Malefaction", if it concerns topics such as crime, sin, blame.
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