misuse
Roget category 679
5. Words relating to the voluntary powers› 5.2. Prospective volition
›› 5.2.3. Precursory measures
#679.
Misuse
noun
misuse,
misusage,
misemployment†,
misapplication,
misappropriation.
abuse,
profanation,
prostitution,
desecration —
waste
etc.
638.
verb
misuse,
misemploy,
misapply,
misappropriate.
desecrate,
abuse,
profane,
prostitute: waste
etc.
638 —
overtask,
overtax,
overwork: squander
etc.
818.
cut blocks with a razor,
employ a steam engine to crack a nut —
catch at a straw.
adjective
misused
etc.
v..
phrase
ludere cum sacris [Lat.].
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