disservice

//dɪsˈsɜːvɪs//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

disserviceSingular
disservicesPlural
1

A harmful action or an act that causes damage or disadvantage to someone or something.

By not telling her the truth, you are doing her a disservice.

2

An action that is intended to help but actually causes harm or inconvenience.

His attempt to help actually did her a disservice by making the situation worse.