Meaning of the word misrule in English

What does misrule mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

misrule

US /ˌmɪsˈruːl/
UK /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

Noun

bad or incompetent government or administration

Example:
The country suffered years of misrule under the dictator.
The people rebelled against the king's misrule.

Verb

to govern or administer badly or incompetently

Example:
The corrupt officials continued to misrule the city.
He was accused of misruling his people for decades.