misgovern

misgovern

verb

Definition of MISGOVERN

to manage badly <the ruling party was soundly defeated at the polls for having disastrously misgoverned the country>

Synonyms maladminister, misconduct, misgovern, mishandle, misrule

Related Words abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, misuse; damage, harm, hurt, violate; botch, bungle

Near Antonyms govern, handle, husband, manage, rule; care (for), nurture; aid, help, protect, rescue