Misgovern
/ˌmɪsˈɡʌvərn/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Used when criticizing governance; implies failure in leadership or policy. 
Voters felt the city had been misgoverned, leading to calls for the mayor's resignation.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Often used to describe historical periods of poor governance causing long-term problems. 
Analysts study how the region was chronically misgoverned during the colonial era.
Pro Tip 3/3Civic Vocabulary
Part of political and social discourse; learners may encounter it in news or academic texts. 
Protesters accused the government of misgoverning public funds.
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MisconductMisdirectMishandleMismanageMisruleMistreat
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