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mismanage

/mɪzˈmændʒ/ verb · British & US
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What does mismanage mean?

verb

To handle or conduct something in a way that is inefficient or unwise, often resulting in a loss or a problem. To manage something badly or ineffectively.

Example

"The company's mismanagement of funds led to its bankruptcy."

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