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disservice

noun dis·ser·vice \(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsər-vəs\

: something that harms or damages someone or something

Full Definition of DISSERVICE

: ill service : harm; also : an unhelpful, unkind, or harmful act <misinformation that does a disservice to readers>

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Synonyms: inequity, injury, injustice, raw deal, shaft, unfairness, unjustness, wrong

DISSERVICE Defined for Kids

noun dis·ser·vice \di-ˈsər-vəs\

: a harmful, unfair, or unjust act <I have done you a disservice by blaming you.>

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