The crossword solutions for the term 'ACTED BADLY' are 'SINNED' and 'EMOTED'. 'SINNED' is a verb meaning to commit an immoral act or to violate a religious or moral law. 'EMOTED' is a verb meaning to express emotion, usually through facial expressions or body language. Both words can be used to describe someone who has acted badly, as they have either committed an immoral act or expressed their emotions in an inappropriate way.