misgovern
[ mis-guhv-ern ]
/ mɪsˈgʌv ərn /
verb (used with object)
to govern or manage badly.
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Origin of misgovern
OTHER WORDS FROM misgovern
mis·gov·ern·ment, mis·gov·ern·ance, nounWords nearby misgovern
misfortune, misfunction, misgender, misgive, misgiving, misgovern, misguide, misguided, mishandle, mishanter, mishap
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Example sentences from the Web for misgovern
The bulk of the proceeds fell into the hands of the clergy and the hidalgos sent out to rob and misgovern the islands.
The Philippine Islands|Ramon Reyes LalaWe may govern ourselves as we please, we may misgovern ourselves as we please.
The Last Voyage|Lady (Annie Allnutt) BrasseyFor the sake of dishonorable peace they leave these native states to misgovern themselves and stink to high heaven!
Rung Ho!|Talbot MundyFor, to misgovern well, one must open his purse as often as he forces the purses of others.
The Book of Khalid|Ameen Rihani
British Dictionary definitions for misgovern
misgovern
/ (ˌmɪsˈɡʌvən) /
verb
to govern badly
Derived forms of misgovern
misgovernment, nounmisgovernor, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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