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Synonyms and antonyms of behaviour in English

behaviour

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SOMEONE'S BEHAVIOUR

Your behaviour today was unacceptable.

Synonyms and examples

behavior
US
conduct
He was dismissed for inappropriate conduct.
comportment
formal
This scandal raises new questions about the president's comportment.
demeanour
UK formal
He has a calm demeanour, even under pressure.
manner
His manner can be condescending.
ways
Grandma had some funny ways.
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See words related to behaviour

behave
act
conduct yourself
comport yourself
formal
behave yourself
be on your best behaviour
UK
well behaved
approving
good
as good as gold
angel
obedient
polite
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To behave means to act in a particular way. If you behave yourself, you behave well. A person, usually a child, who behaves well, can be described as well behaved. Someone's behaviour is the way that they behave.
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