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misgovern

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of misgovern

to manage badly

the ruling party was soundly defeated at the polls for having disastrously misgoverned the country

Synonyms of misgovern

maladminister, misconduct, mishandle, mismanage, misrule

Words Related to misgovern

abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, misuse

damage, harm, hurt, violate

Near Antonyms of misgovern

govern, handle, husband, manage, rule

care (for), nurture

aid, help, protect, rescue

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