disservice
Pronunciation:
/dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs//dɪ(s)ˈsɝvɪs/noun
Definitions
Service that results in harm; an (intentionally or unintentionally) unhelpful, harmful action.
Example: One renders young persons a disservice by heaping unearned rewards on them.
verb
Definitions
To disserve, to provide a disservice to; to provide harmful or inadequate service to.