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misgovern

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To manage or rule (a country or organization) poorly or in an incompetent manner.

Sense 1: To govern a country or organization poorly.

Example sentence 1: The corrupt leaders misgoverned the country, leading to widespread poverty and dissatisfaction among the citizens.

Example sentence 2: The misgoverned corporation saw a sharp decline in profits due to inefficient management practices.

Sense 2: To fail to govern or control one's own actions or behavior.

Example sentence 1: His addictive behavior caused him to misgovern his personal finances, resulting in bankruptcy.

Example sentence 2: Without proper self-discipline, it's easy to misgovern your time and procrastinate on important tasks.

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