Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class V. Words Releasing to the Voluntary PowersDivision (I) Individual Volition
Section II. Prospective Volition
3. Precursory Measures
679. Misuse.
ABUSE, profanation, prostitution, desecration; waste [See Waste].
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.