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behavior

/bɪˈheɪ.vjəɹ/noun3 syllables

Behavior means: (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people.

Synonyms for behavior7

noun, as in (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

demeanor, demeanour, behaviour, conduct, deportment

noun, as in manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviour, conduct, doings

noun, as in the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

behaviour

noun, as in (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation

behaviour

also used for behavior

comportment

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What does behavior mean?4

noun

1

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

2

manner of acting or controlling yourself

3

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances“the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments”

4

(psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with behavior?2

two syllables

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Behavior in a sentence

  • The world needs to change its thinking and behavior, especially in the developed nations.unknown
  • Surprised at her behavior, he could not say a word.unknown
  • From start to finish, there was nothing wrong with his behavior.FeuDRenais
  • Bonobos often use sexual behavior, sometimes homosexual, sometimes heterosexual, for social negotiation.papabear
  • His antisocial behavior didn't do him any favors, either.doemaar14
  • His behavior was very suspicious, like a shrimp behind a rock.LeeSooHa
  • There is instinctive behavior, without premeditation, and premeditated behavior.SillyDonut7
  • Assess people, not based on their appearance, but on their behavior.iankun

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Forms of behavior

as a noun

plural
behaviors