What is another word for misgovernments?

Pronunciation: [mɪsɡˈʌvənmənts] (IPA)

Misgovernments refer to the inconsistent and inadequate practices of the governing authority. Synonyms for misgovernment include maladministration, mismanagement, disorder, disarray, chaos, turmoil, and confusion. Other related words include misrule, tyranny, oppression, dictatorship, despotism, autocracy, and absolutism. All these words indicate the failure of leadership or governance. Governments that engage in misgovernment practices often face widespread dissatisfaction and dissent among the citizens they should serve. Therefore, it is crucial for government leaders to strive for transparency, accountability, and fairness, as these values underpin good governance. Ultimately, any government that fails to deliver on these values risks being labeled as a misgovernment.

What are the hypernyms for Misgovernments?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    forms of government, types of government, forms of rule.

Usage examples for Misgovernments

The people had suffered and survived through a thousand wars, and apparently prospered on under all governments and misgovernments.
"Their Silver Wedding Journey"
William Dean Howells
There is one lighted sentence near the end which brings before one's mental eye his often-expressed "Mene, Mene, Tekel Upharsin," with regard to the Indian Empire, our past misgovernments, and our present failure to recognize old promises: "The glorification of our Indian policy only made me melancholy."
"Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman"
Giberne Sieveking

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