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misrule

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of misrule

a state in which there is widespread wrongdoing and disregard for rules and authority

the countryʼs long period of misrule left it in economic turmoil for over a decade

Synonyms of misrule

anarchy, lawlessness

Words Related to misrule

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 of misrule

law, law-abidingness, lawfulness, legality, legitimacy, rule

calmness, harmony, order, orderliness, peace, peaceableness, peacefulness, quiet, tranquillity (or tranquility)

misrule

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of misrule

to manage badly

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

Synonyms of misrule

maladminister, misconduct, misgovern, mishandle, mismanage

Words Related to misrule

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

damage, harm, hurt, violate

Near Antonyms of misrule

govern, handle, husband, manage, rule

care (for), nurture

aid, help, protect, rescue

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