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maladministering

verb

present participle of maladminister
as in misconducting
to manage badly because the organization maladministered the relief effort, thousands of refugees went hungry needlessly

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  1. damaging
  2. violating
  3. abusing
Verb
  • Of course, those tires were severely flat-spotted and had to be changed, but that’s better than damaging the car’s bodywork or suspension.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But experts like geoscientist Rajendran say construction has caused damage in other communities where hydropower projects are being built, including damaging mountain springs, causing homes to crack and even landslides.
    — Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of damaging
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  • Edwards was arrested on suspicion of violating his parole and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Eventually, all charges were dropped days before trial, with Perry scolding prosecutors for violating the inherent trust placed in the office.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of violating
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  • But a recent uptick in both national and Chicago area police abusing Flock cameras has heightened residents’ concerns about their privacy, security and whether the technology’s public safety benefits ultimately outweigh its risks.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Leo won't get a glimpse of the mosaics by an ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women adorning the façade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of abusing
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“Maladministering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maladministering. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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