misrule

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The state of being ruled badly; disorder, lawlessness, anarchy.
2. (countable, uncountable) Misgovernment; bad or unjust government.

Verb

1. Of a trial judge, to make a bad decision in court.
2. To rule badly; to misgovern.

Synonyms

misgovernment

maladministration

misgovern

misguide

chaos

mismanagement

disorder

lawlessness

Translations

karışıklık

schlecht regieren

κακοδιοίκηση

κυβερνώ κακώς

désordre

malgoverno

mal governo

desgobernar

kötü hükümet

kötü idare etmek

سوء الحكم

kötü yönetim

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɪsˈɹuːl/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: mysrule

In summary

From Middle English mysrule; equivalent to mis- + rule.