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Behave bad vs Behave badly

The correct phrase is 'behave badly'. 'Behave bad' is not correct in English. 'Badly' is the adverb form of 'bad' and should be used to describe how someone behaves.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

Behave bad

'Behave bad' is not correct in English.

The correct phrase is 'behave badly' when describing someone's behavior in a negative way.

Alternatives:

  • behave badly
  • act badly
  • misbehave
  • behave inappropriately
  • behave poorly

Behave badly

'Behave badly' is the correct phrase to use when describing someone's behavior in a negative way.

Use 'behave badly' to indicate that someone is not behaving well or appropriately.

Alternatives:

  • act badly
  • misbehave
  • behave inappropriately
  • behave poorly
  • behave in a bad manner

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