Antonyms for misgovern


Grammar : Verb
Spell : mis-guhv-ern
Phonetic Transcription : mɪsˈgʌv ərn


Definition of misgovern

Origin :
  • c.1400, from mis- (1) + govern. Related: Misgoverned; misgoverning.
  • As in mishandle/mismanage : verb mess up
  • As in mishandle : verb bobble
  • As in mismanage : verb manage badly
Example sentences :
  • For, to misgovern well, one must open his purse as often as he forces the purses of others.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • We may govern ourselves as we please, we may misgovern ourselves as we please.
  • Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
  • The bulk of the proceeds fell into the hands of the clergy and the hidalgos sent out to rob and misgovern the islands.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by Ramon Reyes Lala
  • For the sake of dishonorable peace they leave these native states to misgovern themselves and stink to high heaven!
  • Extract from : « Rung Ho! » by Talbot Mundy

Synonyms for misgovern

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