Misbehavers — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌmis-bi-ˈhāv/ mis·be·have

Meaning & Definition of Misbehavers

Misbehavers (verb)

  1. to conduct (oneself) badly or improperly
  2. to behave with poor manners or a lack of courtesy
  3. to behave with disregard for accepted moral standards especially in sexual matters

Misbehavers (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in nuisances, brats

    similar: brats, disrupters, nuisances, ragamuffins, juvenile delinquents, cutups, larkers, madcaps, skylarkers, gamines, gamins, devils, hellions, imps, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, scamps, urchins
    opposite: beasts, boors, cads, churls, clowns, creeps, cretins, curs, heels, jokers, louses, louts, skunks, snakes, stinkards, stinkers, knaves, miscreants, reprobates, scalawags, scapegraces, scoundrels, varlets, villains

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Misbehavers

The most common words with a similar meaning to Misbehavers:

brats, disrupters, nuisances, ragamuffins, juvenile delinquents, cutups, larkers, madcaps, skylarkers, gamines, gamins, devils, hellions, imps, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, scamps, urchins

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Misbehavers

Words with the opposite meaning of Misbehavers:

beasts, boors, cads, churls, clowns, creeps, cretins, curs, heels, jokers, louses, louts, skunks, snakes, stinkards, stinkers, knaves, miscreants, reprobates, scalawags, scapegraces, scoundrels, varlets, villains

Word Forms of Misbehavers

Inflections: misbehaved, misbehaving

Derived words: misbehaver (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Misbehavers

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Misbehavers

What does "Misbehavers" mean?

"Misbehavers" means to conduct (oneself) badly or improperly. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to conduct (oneself) badly or improperly.

What is another word for "Misbehavers"?

Other words for "Misbehavers" include brats, disrupters, nuisances, ragamuffins, juvenile delinquents, cutups, larkers and madcaps. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Misbehavers" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Misbehavers"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Misbehavers". Common alternatives include brats, disrupters, nuisances, ragamuffins, juvenile delinquents, cutups, larkers, madcaps, skylarkers and gamines.

What is the opposite of "Misbehavers"?

Antonyms of "Misbehavers" include beasts, boors, cads, churls, clowns, creeps, cretins and curs.

Is "Misbehavers" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Misbehavers" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Misbehavers"?

"Misbehavers" is pronounced /ˌmis-bi-ˈhāv/ and divided into syllables as mis·be·have.

What is the origin of the word "Misbehavers"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Misbehavers" meaning "as in nuisances, brats"?

When "Misbehavers" (noun) means as in nuisances, brats, synonyms include brats, disrupters, nuisances, ragamuffins, juvenile delinquents and cutups. Opposites in this sense include beasts, boors, cads and churls.