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Behaviour Noun Bɪˈheɪvjə(R Bɪˈheɪvjər Good/Bad Social/Sexual/Criminal Plan Tackle

Word3 behaviour
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/ /bɪˈheɪvjər/
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  • good/bad behaviour
  • social/sexual/criminal behaviour
  • a plan to tackle antisocial behaviour
  • his behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive.
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behaviour

(noun)/bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/ /bɪˈheɪvjər/
  1. the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
    • good/bad behaviour
    • social/sexual/criminal behaviour
    • a plan to tackle antisocial behaviour
    • His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive.
    • She began to exhibit violent behaviour.
    • I noticed a change in his behaviour.
    • It is hard to change old patterns of behaviour.

    Extra Examples

    • He had his jail term cut for good behaviour.
    • I know you were upset, but that doesn't excuse your behaviour.
    • Parents can influence the behaviour of their children.
    • Teachers can't always respond effectively to problem behaviour.
    • a report of suspicious behaviour
    • his behaviour towards his parents
  2. the way a person, an animal, a plant, a chemical, etc. behaves or functions in a particular situation
    • studying human and animal behaviour
    • the behaviour of dolphins/chromosomes
    • Quantum theory describes the behaviour of subatomic particles.
    • Animals in zoos often display disturbed behaviour.
    • Several factors influence dietary behaviour.
    • Changing consumer behaviour will take some time.
    • Activity near the birds' nest is bound to affect their behaviour.
    • to study learned behaviours
    • the effects of social media on attitudes and behaviours
    • aggressive/negative/unacceptable/violent behaviours
    • They encourage patients to adopt healthy behaviours.
  3. to behave in the most polite way you can
  4. Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from behave, on the pattern of demeanour, and influenced by obsolete haviour from have.
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