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.
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disservices
Noun
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Lamarck, who in later life would often express his feelings of grievance against the injustices his colleagues inflicted on him, also had a quick and keen sense of obligation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Carefully avoiding quick judgement and slowly uncovering a long history of violence, injustices and destruction, the young filmmaker exposes the deep sadness of a once upon a time joyful and prosperous environment.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Wilson, who was born in Jamaica and lived in North Lauderdale, was a religious man who put effort into his relationships and was willing to right his wrongs, said those attending the service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Society tasks her with righting wrongs.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Disservices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disservices. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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