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Misgovern

usgb/ˌmɪsˈɡʌvərn/Volume
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Negative Tone

Used when criticizing governance; implies failure in leadership or policy.

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Voters felt the city had been misgoverned, leading to calls for the mayor's resignation.
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Historical Context

Often used to describe historical periods of poor governance causing long-term problems.

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Analysts study how the region was chronically misgoverned during the colonial era.
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Civic Vocabulary

Part of political and social discourse; learners may encounter it in news or academic texts.

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Protesters accused the government of misgoverning public funds.
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