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The correct spelling is mismanage.

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verb

Say it like: Mis-man-aje

The correct spelling is mismanage. To manage an area of responsibility in a way which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest. For example: "She mismanaged my finances and left me bankrupt."

Usage Examples

She mismanaged my finances and left me bankrupt.

The fundamental reason why the company failed is that the CEO and other top managers simply mismanaged.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To manage an area of responsibility in a way which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.
  2. 2.To behave, in a management capacity, in a manner which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.

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