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
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
I am an American in my principles, and wish we could let them alone, to govern or misgovern themselves as they think proper.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
Cicero promised his influence to obtain some lucrative province for Antonius to misgovern.
From Caesar: a Sketch by Froude, James Anthony
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