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misbehavior

[mis-bi-heyv-yer] / ˌmɪs bɪˈheɪv yər /


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Misbehavior, such as deliberate physical contact with an opponent, and other unsportsmanlike conduct can also lower a breaker’s score.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2022

Misbehavior brushed off as roguish a few decades ago can torpedo a candidate’s career in the post-#MeToo era.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2019

Misbehavior at school propelled him into acting. But now it’s time for him to get professorial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2016

Misbehavior before the enemy cases were tried at least 494 times for soldiers in Europe between 1942 and 1945, according to a Military Law Review article.

From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2015

I finished my Misbehavior Report and stepped out of the office to let inmates back into their cells from chow.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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