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disservice

/dɪˈsɜː.vɪs/

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noun

B2formalcommon/dɪˈsɜː.vɪs/

A noun referring to an action that causes harm, damage, or disadvantage to someone or something, often contrary to what was intended.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие, которое причиняет вред, ущерб или невыгоду кому-либо или чему-либо, часто вопреки намерениям.esSustantivo que designa una acción que causa daño, perjuicio o desventaja a alguien o algo, a menudo en contra de las intenciones de quien la realiza.frNom désignant une action qui nuit à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose ou lui cause un préjudice, souvent contrairement aux intentions de celui qui l'accomplit.deSubstantiv, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die jemandem oder einer Sache Schaden, Nachteil oder Unheil zufügt, oft ohne böse Absicht.ptAção que causa dano, prejuízo ou desvantagem a alguém ou algo, muitas vezes sem intenção. Pode se referir a um favor mal feito que acaba prejudicando em vez de ajudar.zh指对某人或某事造成损害、不利或伤害的行为,往往事与愿违。arاسم يشير إلى فعل أو تصرف يسبب ضررًا أو إساءة أو خسارة لشخص أو شيء، وغالبًا ما يكون عن غير قصد أو بحسن نية.

  1. Harmful action B2 formal

    An action that causes harm or disadvantage to someone or something, often unintentionally.

    • By not telling her the truth, you did her a great disservice.
    • The article did a disservice to the community by spreading misinformation.
    • His constant criticism was a disservice to the team's morale.

    ruВредное действиеesAcción perjudicialfrMauvais servicedeSchaden zufügende HandlungptAção prejudicialzh帮倒忙arعمل ضار

    Synonyms: damagedetrimentharminjurywrong

    Antonyms: benefitfavorkindnessservice

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