comportments

noun

Definition of comportmentsnext
plural of comportment
as in behaviors
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself the comportment of visitors who know that they are in effect their country's goodwill ambassadors

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  1. behaviors
  2. actions
  3. attitudes
  4. manners
Noun
  • These are behaviors by a spouse, partner or loved one that are meant to control, isolate or frighten.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • This ultimately leads them to quickly adopt useful new behaviors.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of behaviors
Noun
  • The Bancorp is subject to a Consent Order with the FDIC and Indiana Department of Financial Institutions related to Bank Secrecy Act compliance, requiring various corrective actions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The filing details a Wells Notice received from the SEC regarding disclosures related to the NDA for Dovitinib, with the company maintaining that its actions were appropriate.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of actions
Noun
  • Rather than trying to rank particular paranormal beliefs, the new study examines peoples’ general attitudes toward provable versus non-provable concepts.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The researchers also used another variable — belief in New Age philosophy — to see if that would track with attitudes about the paranormal.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.
    Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of manners
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