How Do You Spell MISRULE?

Pronunciation: [mɪsɹˈuːl] (IPA)

Misrule is a word that refers to bad or ineffective management or governance. It is spelled as /mɪs ˈruːl/, with the stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of two parts, 'mis-' meaning 'wrongful' and 'rule' meaning 'governance'. Together, they make a noun that describes a state of disorder or mismanagement. It is commonly used to describe periods of political or social chaos, particularly during times of revolution or civil unrest.

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MISRULE Meaning and Definition

  1. Misrule is a noun that refers to the act or instance of governing or managing poorly or incompetently. It encompasses the idea of a ruler or authority figure exercising power in a chaotic, reckless, or oppressive manner. This term is commonly used to describe situations where those in positions of authority abuse their power, leading to a breakdown of order, justice, or social cohesion.

    Misrule can manifest in various forms, such as tyrannical rule, corruption, arbitrary decision-making, or neglect of public welfare. It often results in citizen dissatisfaction, social unrest, and deteriorating state institutions. In extreme cases, misrule can lead to political instability, economic downturns, and human rights abuses.

    Historically, the concept of misrule has been associated with periods of political upheaval, social revolutions, or autocratic regimes. It highlights the detrimental consequences that arise when rulers prioritize their personal interests or maintain an iron grip on power, disregarding the well-being of their subjects.

    The term can also be used metaphorically to describe non-governmental situations where there is disorder, chaos, or dysfunctionality. For example, misrule can refer to a poorly managed organization or a household marked by strife and neglect.

    In summary, misrule refers to the ineffective, unjust, or oppressive governance and management that undermines order, fairness, and the welfare of a society or entity. It denotes a breakdown in administrative authority and the negative consequences that result from such mismanagement.

  2. • To rule wrongly or badly.
    • Unjust rule; disorder; confusion.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISRULE

Etymology of MISRULE

The word "misrule" is derived from Middle English "misroulen" or "miserulen", which were formed by combining the prefix "mis-" (meaning "bad" or "wrong") with the verb "roulen" or "rulen" (meaning "to rule" or "govern"). Over time, this Middle English term evolved into "misrule", which refers to the act or state of ruling poorly or in a disorderly manner.

Similar spelling word for MISRULE

Plural form of MISRULE is MISRULES

Conjugate verb Misrule

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misruled
you would have misruled
he/she/it would have misruled
we would have misruled
they would have misruled
I would have misrule
you would have misrule
he/she/it would have misrule
we would have misrule
they would have misrule

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been misruling
you would have been misruling
he/she/it would have been misruling
we would have been misruling
they would have been misruling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would misrule
you would misrule
he/she/it would misrule
we would misrule
they would misrule

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be misruling
you would be misruling
he/she/it would be misruling
we would be misruling
they would be misruling

FUTURE

I will misrule
you will misrule
he/she/it will misrule
we will misrule
they will misrule

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misruling
you will be misruling
he/she/it will be misruling
we will be misruling
they will be misruling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misruled
you will have misruled
he/she/it will have misruled
we will have misruled
they will have misruled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misruling
you will have been misruling
he/she/it will have been misruling
we will have been misruling
they will have been misruling

IMPERATIVE

you misrule
we let´s misrule

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misrule

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misruling
you were misruling
he/she/it was misruling
we were misruling
they were misruling

PAST PARTICIPLE

misruled

PAST PERFECT

I had misruled
you had misruled
he/she/it had misruled
we had misruled
they had misruled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misruling
you had been misruling
he/she/it had been misruling
we had been misruling
they had been misruling

PRESENT

I misrule
you misrule
he/she/it misrules
we misrule
they misrule

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misruling
you are misruling
he/she/it is misruling
we are misruling
they are misruling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misruling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misruled
you have misruled
he/she/it has misruled
we have misruled
they have misruled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misruling
you have been misruling
he/she/it has been misruling
we have been misruling
they have been misruling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it misrule

SIMPLE PAST

I misruled
you misruled
he/she/it misruled
we misruled
they misruled

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