misrule
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //mɪsˈruːl//
KK: /mɪsˈruːl/
noun
Definition
A situation where there is disorder or poor governance, often leading to confusion and chaos.
Example
The country suffered under the misrule of a corrupt government.
Conversation
Did you hear about the misrule in the last student council election?
Yeah, it was chaotic! Everyone was arguing.
Exactly! It's amazing how quickly things can fall into misrule when no one is in charge.
I know, right? We really need better leadership next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
anarchy
chaos
tyranny
Antonyms
order
governance
control
transitive verb
Definition
To govern or control in a poor, unfair, or unwise manner.
Example
The king was known to misrule his kingdom, leading to widespread discontent among the people.
Tense Forms
Past: misruled
Past Participle: misruled
Conversation
Did you hear about the new manager?
Yeah, I heard they really misrule the team.
It seems like everyone is unhappy with their decisions.
Root Explanation
Misrule → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "rule" (from Old French *reule*, meaning to govern or control). The word "misrule" refers to governing or controlling in a wrong or bad manner.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'wrongly' ('mis-') when it comes to 'governing' ('rule') — that's why misrule means to govern badly.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.