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be bad

VERB

act up (misbehave)

Synonyms

WEAK

act out be out of line behave badly carry on fool around horseplay make trouble misbehave rebel set a bad example show off

Antonyms

WEAK

behave

VERB

misbehave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act up fool around trespass

STRONG

deviate fail misconduct offend roughhouse sin transgress

WEAK

be at fault be dissolute be guilty be immoral be indecorous be insubordinate be mischievous be out of line be out of order be reprehensible bend the law carry on cut up do evil do wrong get into mischief go astray go wrong make trouble sow wild oats take a wrong turn

Antonyms

STRONG

behave obey

Example Sentences

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Child safety advocates say the massively popular gaming platform Roblox could be bad for kids.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

What’s good for oil or gold in one economy could be bad for either asset class in another.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“It would be bad for DeFi and crypto overall if there was a big hole that scared a lot of what is now coming from fintechs and institutions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It revealed swelling behind Sienna's eyes and Emma "knew it was going to be bad".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I consider saying a final good-bye to Peeta, decide it would only be bad for both of us.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

be bad

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