disservices

noun

plural of disservice
as in injustices
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this you do a great disservice to the professionals at the day-care center when you refer to them as "babysitters"

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Recent Examples of disservices Learning only on the job is a disservices to their patients. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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  1. injustices
  2. wrongs
Noun
  • In some situations, the reforms also address historical injustices that prevented citizenship from passing through earlier generations.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • And yes, even Indy needed to endure the minor injustices of a TSA security check.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of injustices
Noun
  • Brian Kilmeade views the semiquincentennial as an opportunity to reflect on the nation's founding courage and vision, while Lawrence Jones highlights America's continuous improvement despite past wrongs.
    — Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • So did two wrongs make a right?
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Definition of wrongs

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