Contents -AUTHOR INDEX -BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD

Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.

Class V. Words Releasing to the Voluntary Powers
Division (I) Individual Volition
Section II. Prospective Volition
3. Precursory Measures

679. Misuse.

   NOUN:MISUSE, misusage, misemployment, misapplication, misappropriation.
  ABUSE, profanation, prostitution, desecration; waste [See Waste].
   VERB:MISUSE, misemploy, misapply, misappropriate.
  DESECRATE, abuse, profane, prostitute.
  OVERTASK, overtax, overwork, overdrive; squander [See Prodigality]; waste [See Waste].
  cut blocks with a razor, employ a steam engine to crack a nut; catch at a straw.
   ADJECTIVE:MISUSED &c. v.
   QUOTATIONS:

1. Ludere cum sacris.
2. Who first misuse, then cast their toys away.—Cowper