(v. t. & i.) To manage poorly or improperly; as, to mismanage public affairs\.

abuse be negligent befoul convert debase defalcate defile desecrate divert do amiss embezzle foul maladminister misadminister misapply misappropriate miscall miscite misconduct miscount misdeal misdirect misemploy misfield misgovern misguide mishandle misplay misprint misquote misread misreport misrule misspell misuse peculate pervert pilfer pollute profane prostitute violate