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proper behavior

NOUN

etiquette

Synonyms

STRONG

amenities civility code convention courtesy customs decency decorum deportment dignity form formalities mores politesse propriety protocol rules seemliness suavities usage

WEAK

good behavior p's and q's social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners discourtesy immorality impoliteness impropriety indecency rudeness

NOUN

punctilio

Synonyms

STRONG

ceremony civility code convention courtesy customs decorum dignity form formalities formality mores nicety politesse protocol refinement rules

WEAK

p's and q's social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners crudeness discourtesy impoliteness rudeness

Example Sentences

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Their resourceful friend Angela, who filmed the scene, lives in Monterrey and knew the proper behavior for a black bear encounter: never run.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Quach models proper behavior to his birds when they are young and invests significant time in socializing and exercising them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2023

From her perch, she shot steely looks across the room, compelling proper behavior from her own caucus.

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2019

I wonder how far this has to go before proper behavior will be expected.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2017

Social groups for women encouraged lively exchange between old settlers and migrants, creating a willing audience for modeling proper behavior.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

proper behavior

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