misgovern
to govern or manage badly.
Origin of misgovern
1Other words from misgovern
- mis·gov·ern·ment, mis·gov·ern·ance, noun
Words Nearby misgovern
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How to use misgovern in a sentence
The ruling power cannot be withdrawn from those to whom it has been committed; nor can they be punished for misgovern-ment.
Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers | Charles Bradlaugh, A. Collins, and J. WattsFor 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 RihaniWe may govern ourselves as we please, we may misgovern ourselves as we please.
The Last Voyage | Lady (Annie Allnutt) BrasseyThe 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 Lala
British Dictionary definitions for misgovern
/ (ˌmɪsˈɡʌvən) /
to govern badly
Derived forms of misgovern
- misgovernment, noun
- misgovernor, noun
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