do an injustice to (someone or something)
phrase
: to treat (someone or something) in an unfair way
The weak punishment does an injustice to the criminal's victims.
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“Do an injustice to (someone or something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20an%20injustice%20to%20%28someone%20or%20something%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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