Disservice
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɜːrvəs/
Disservice (noun)
- An action that causes harm or trouble to someone or something.
- An act that negatively affects a person's situation or well-being.
Examples
- Giving false information can cause a disservice to the community.
- The new policy may lead to a disservice for many employees.
Common collocations: do a disservice, cause a disservice, have a disservice, result in a disservice