misrule

Definitions

Bad, incompetent, or corrupt government or administration.

To govern or manage something poorly or unfairly.

Examples

The country suffered for decades under the corrupt misrule of the military junta.

The king's long period of misrule eventually led to a widespread popular uprising.

Synonyms

maladministration misgovernment tyranny corruption mismanagement incompetence disorder

Antonyms

good governance order administration justice management stability rule of law