Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-a-disservice-to
Phrase
/duː ə dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs tʊ/
Definition
To do something that harms or negatively affects someone or something, rather than helping or benefiting them.
Examples
- If you don’t share your honest feedback, you’ll do a disservice to your friend.
- By not addressing the issues, the committee did a disservice to the community.
Meaning
This phrase implies performing an action that is detrimental or unfair to someone, thereby undermining their interests or well-being.
Synonyms
- harm
- undermine
- injure
- neglect
