misgovern
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of misgovern
First recorded in 1375–1425, misgovern is from the late Middle English word misgovernen. See mis- 1, govern
Example Sentences
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Rather than occupy hostile territories, powerful countries prefer to exert influence from across the border while letting the foreign population misgovern itself.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2014
For, to misgovern well, one must open his purse as often as he forces the purses of others.
From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares
The colony was now entirely free to manage its own affairs, well or ill, to misgovern itself if it chose to do so.
From The Winning of Popular Government A Chronicle of the Union of 1841 by MacMechan, Archibald
National monarchy meant national wars and the right of national churches to misgovern themselves according to their several inclinations.
From Medieval Europe by Davis, H. W. C. (Henry William Carless)
In vain he multiplied formalities and inspectors, and punished severely the few delinquents who happened by some accident to be brought to justice; the officials continued to pilfer, extort, and misgovern in every possible way.
From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir
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