Anagrams of: DISSERVICES

• an act intended to help that turns out badly

• determining or having the power to determine an outcome

• characterized by decision and firmness

• unmistakable

• forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis

• work done by one person or group that benefits another

• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

• an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance

• the act of public worship following prescribed rules

• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

• employment in or work for another

• a force that is a branch of the armed forces

• a means of serving

• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

• the act of mating by male animals

• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

• periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

• be used by; as of a utility

• make fit for use

• mate with

• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'

• separate into parts or portions