MISMANAGE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

mismanage

verb

ˌmis-ˈma-nij

Definition of mismanage

as in to misconduct

to manage badly the business was mismanaged so seriously that it eventually had to declare bankruptcy

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Recent Examples of mismanage The restraining order is part of a larger lawsuit filed by the city against the Park District last October, where the city alleges the park board mismanaged funds, left parks in disrepair and violated a 2012 intergovernmental agreement. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2026 This measure may be well-intentioned, but intention is not enough, and it will probably be mismanaged, and for what? — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026 Also, the union alleges that the department and the Unified Government has mismanaged funds in a way that has created unsafe working conditions. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 Her ability to mismanage several things at once is truly remarkable. — John Phillips, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mismanage

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The Utah Supreme Court ordered a new trial last year, pointing to misconduct by investigators.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.

— Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026

Definition of misconduct

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Refineries in Russia have been destroyed or damaged by drone attacks.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Workers included street signs and sidewalks, curbs and stretches of road damaged from the storm, from the heavy equipment that was brought in or trees falling, Kern said.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of damage

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The government characterized Lemon as part of the demonstration, arguing his actions at a church crossed the line from a reporting to a protesting role, violating the First Amendment right to worship and freedom of religion.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Advisors who do have a fiduciary duty and who violate that responsibility can be subject to fairly serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, civil liabilities and criminal charges.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

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