Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disserve

verb
/dɪsˈsɜːrv/
Definition
To do harm to; to be of detriment or disadvantage to.
Examples
  • Ignoring the needs of your team can disserve the entire project.
  • His careless remarks may disserve his reputation among peers.
  • She realized that attempting to help without proper knowledge could disserve the situation.
Meaning
Disserve refers to an action that negatively impacts someone or something, essentially causing harm or disadvantage.
Synonyms
  • harm
  • hurt
  • injure
  • jeopardize
  • impair