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misgovern

/mɪsˈɡʌvən/

/mɪsˈɡʌvərn/

Translations

misgovernnoun

misgoverns

/mɪsˈɡʌv.ən/

/mɪsˈɡʌv.ɚn/

Rare, chiefly archaic; ‘misgovernment’

mauvais gouvernementSens politique ou administratif.

The chronic misgovern of the province eventually led to revolt.

Le mauvais gouvernement de la province a fini par provoquer une révolte.

misgovernverb

misgoverned

Past Simple

misgoverned

Past Participle

misgoverning

Gerund

/mɪsˈɡʌvən/

/mɪsˈɡʌvərn/

mal gouverner

The country suffered greatly because the leaders continued to misgovern, ignoring the needs of the people.

Le pays a beaucoup souffert parce que les dirigeants ont continué à mal gouverner, en ignorant les besoins du peuple.

Additional translations

se mal conduireS’emploie surtout au sens réfléchi, pour une personne qui se comporte mal ou de façon intempérante.

Synonyms

Antonyms

misgovernnoun

Bad or corrupt government; misrule.

The chronic misgovern of the province eventually led to revolt.

misgovernverb

To govern or manage a country, organization, or group in a way that is inefficient, corrupt, or unjust.

The country suffered greatly because the leaders continued to misgovern, ignoring the needs of the people.

To fail to control one’s own behaviour; to behave improperly or intemperately (usually reflexive).

He was prone to misgovern himself after a few drinks.