behavior

[bih-heyv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv yər /

NOUN

manner of conducting oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act action attitude conduct demeanor management nature performance practice presence role style

STRONG

address air bag bearing carriage code comportment convention course dealings decency decorum deed delivery deportment ethics etiquette expression form front guise habits mien mode morals observance propriety ritual routine savoir-faire seemliness speech tact talk taste tone way ways

WEAK

social graces tenue way of life what's done

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation idleness inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage

STRONG

bad manners carelessness immorality impropriety indecency listening quiet silence thoughtlessness

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A longer-term concern is around the behavior of Japanese investors when their home central bank is gently raising rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But we should also take heart that it is not the exception and that it reflects the very best of human behavior.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Recent bank regulations are probably prudent, but they do affect shareholders’ behavior.

From Barron's

Being named in the documents doesn’t indicate wrongdoing or illegal behavior by the individuals or companies.

From Barron's

But, in general, the research suggests that the stock market does not drive behavior around retirement.

From MarketWatch

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