Misbehavior and Obedience

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Misbehavior noun - Improper or illegal behavior.

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Obedience is an antonym for misbehavior in conduct topic.

Nearby Words: misbehaving, misbehaviour

Obedience noun - A bending to the authority or control of another.

Usage example: the drill sergeant demanded complete and unquestioning obedience from the recruits

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Misbehavior is an antonym for obedience in good behavior topic.

Nearby Words: obedient, obediently

Really egregious in the episode in which Santa's Little Helper (the family dog) has to go to obedience school for chronic misbehavior.

Source: Lost Food Grievance
Also the reason why Tsubasa has the star-shaped mark under his eye as punishment for his misbehavior, called the "Mark of Obedience".

Source: Manga / Alice Academy

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