misgovern

to manage badly the ruling party was soundly defeated at the polls for having disastrously misgoverned the country Synonyms maladminister, misconduct, mismanage, mishandle, misruleRelated Words abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, misuse; damage, harm, hurt, violate; botch, bungleNear Antonyms govern, handle, husband, manage, rule; care (for), nurture; aid, help, protect, rescue