disservice

/dɪ(s)ˈsʌrvəs/
/dɪsˈsʌvɪs/
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Other forms: disservices

Definitions of disservice
  1. noun
    an act intended to help that turns out badly
    “he did them a disservice”
    synonyms: ill service, ill turn
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    antonyms:
    service
    an act of help or assistance
    type of:
    injury
    an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage
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