behaviour

behaviour
BE spelling
n.

1) to exhibit behaviour (to exhibit strange behaviour)

2) abnormal; asocial; criminal; diplomatic; disciplined; disruptive; inconsiderate; inexcusable; infantile; irrational; model; modest; neurotic; normal; obsequious; promiscuous; provocative; ruthless; scandalous; scurrilous; strange; sullen; undiplomatic; undisciplined; unorthodox; unruly; unsportsmanlike behaviour

3) good behaviour (in prison)

4) behaviour towards, with

5) on one's behaviour (to be on one's best behaviour)

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[bɪ'heɪvɪə]
asocial
asocial
diplomatic
disruptive
neurotic
obsequious
promiscuous
scurrilous
sullen
undiplomatic
undisciplined
unruly
unsportsmanlike behaviour
with
abnormal
behaviour towards
good behaviour (in prison)
on one's behaviour (to be on one's best behaviour)
to exhibit behaviour (to exhibit strange behaviour)

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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