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Mismanage

usgb/ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/Volume
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Negative Outcome

Use 'mismanage' when bad results occur because of poor handling.

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The project failed because the team mismanaged their time.
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Not Just Money

'Mismanage' can refer to poor handling of various things, not just finances.

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The event was mismanaged, leading to chaos at the entrance.
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Authority Responsibility

Often used to describe someone in power failing their duties.

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The mayor was criticized for mismanaging city affairs.
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