Pronunciation: /mɪs.ruːl/

Definitions of misrule

noun the improper or bad management of a country or organization

Example Sentences

A1 The misrule of the kingdom led to chaos and confusion.

A2 The misrule of the company resulted in financial losses.

B1 The misrule of the government caused widespread unrest among the citizens.

B2 The misrule of the dictator led to oppression and human rights violations.

C1 The misrule of the previous administration left a legacy of corruption and mismanagement.

C2 The misrule of power by the ruling elite has perpetuated inequality and injustice in society.

verb to govern or manage poorly or improperly

Example Sentences

A1 The children misrule the classroom when the teacher is not around.

A2 The new manager misruled the team by making unfair decisions.

B1 The corrupt government misruled the country for many years.

B2 The dictator misruled the nation with an iron fist, suppressing any opposition.

C1 The CEO's mismanagement misruled the company, leading to financial losses.

C2 The tyrant misruled the kingdom, causing unrest among the citizens.

Examples of misrule in a Sentence

formal The country was in a state of misrule due to the corrupt government officials.

informal The misrule of the town council has caused chaos in our community.

slang The misrule by the boss is making everyone miserable at work.

figurative The misrule of his emotions led to a series of poor decisions.

Grammatical Forms of misrule

past tense

misruled

plural

misrules

comparative

more misruled

superlative

most misruled

present tense

misrules

future tense

will misrule

perfect tense

has misruled

continuous tense

is misruling

singular

misrule

positive degree

misrule

infinitive

to misrule

gerund

misruling

participle

misruled

Origin and Evolution of misrule

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'misrule' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'mesrule' which means bad conduct or misbehavior.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'misrule' evolved to refer to the improper or disorderly conduct of those in authority, particularly during festive or celebratory occasions. It has come to signify the abuse of power or the lack of proper governance.