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Misbehave vs Disrespect - What's the difference?

misbehave | disrespect |

As verbs the difference between misbehave and disrespect

is that misbehave is to act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner while disrespect is to show a lack of respect to someone or something.

As a noun disrespect is

a lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

misbehave

English

Verb

(misbehav)
  • to act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner.
  • He doesn't mean to misbehave ; he just doesn't know better.

    See also

    * misbehavior

    disrespect

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.
  • Synonyms

    * *

    Antonyms

    * respect

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To show a lack of respect to someone or something.
  • Synonyms

    * dis, insult, misbid, misrespect

    Antonyms

    * respect