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misrule

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verb mis·rule \ˌmis-ˈrül\

Definition of misrule

  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to rule incompetently :  misgovern

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Examples of misrule in a Sentence

  1. accused of misruling his island nation to the point of economic collapse

14th Century

First Known Use of misrule

14th century

misrule Synonyms

Synonyms
maladminister, misconduct, misgovern, mishandle, mismanage
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
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misrule

noun mis·rule

Definition of misrule

  1. 1 :  the action of misruling :  the condition of being misruled

  2. 2 :  disorder, anarchy

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Examples of misrule in a Sentence

  1. The people of that country have endured many years of misrule.

  2. the country's long period of misrule had made it a hotbed for terrorist organizations

14th Century

First Known Use of misrule

14th century

misrule Synonyms

Synonyms
lawlessness, anarchy
Related Words
anarchism; commotion, tumult, uproar; chaos, confusion, disarray, disorder, disorderliness, disorganization, misorder; disruption, disturbance, havoc, riot, strife, turbulence, turmoil, unrest, upheaval; mutiny, rebellion, revolution, uprising; criminality, outlawry
Near Antonyms
law, law-abidingness, lawfulness, legality, legitimacy, rule; calmness, harmony, order, orderliness, peace, peaceableness, peacefulness, quiet, tranquillity (or tranquility)

MISRULE Defined for English Language Learners

misrule

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Definition of misrule for English Language Learners

  • : bad government

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