overgovern

/ɒvərˈɡɒvərn/

Definitions

1. verb

to govern excessively or to an unreasonable degree.

“The government’s policies have led to accusations of overgovern, stifling business growth and innovation.”

2. noun

the act of governing excessively or to an unreasonable degree.

“The politician’s overgovern was criticized for its negative impact on the economy.”

Synonyms

  • micromanage
  • overregulate

Antonyms

  • abdicate
  • undergovern