misgovern
Definitions
To govern or administer a country, organization, or system poorly or incompetently.
To manage or conduct affairs in an inefficient or corrupt manner.
Examples
The corrupt administration continued to misgovern the country, leading to widespread economic instability.
It is impossible for a leader to effectively serve the people if they consistently misgovern their own department.
Synonyms
mismanage misrule maladminister misdirect misconduct botch mishandle