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MISGOVERN Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word misgovern. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word misgovern. (close relations)
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misgovernedmisgovernment

Best Alternative Words for MISGOVERN

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abuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

exploit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a notable achievement

verb

• use or manipulate to one's advantage

• draw from; make good use of

• work excessively hard

ill-treat
verbv
verb

• treat badly

maltreat
verbv
verb

• treat badly

misconduct
nounn
noun

• bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf

• activity that transgresses moral or civil law

verb

• behave badly

• manage badly or incompetently

mishandle
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• manage badly or incompetently

mismanage
verbv
verb

• manage badly or incompetently

misrule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• government that is inefficient or dishonest

mistreat
verbv
verb

• treat badly

misuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• improper or excessive use

verb

• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

oppress
verbv
verb

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• cause to suffer

tyrannize
verbv
verb

• rule a country as a tyrant

• rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner

Best Hypernyms For MISGOVERN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for misgovern, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
govern rule administer conduct control direct manage oversee regulate supervise

Alternatives for ABUSE

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