Cryptic crossword clue
Show contempt for our monarch? Something bad, mischief 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DISSERVICE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DISSERVICE mean?

DISSERVICE noun
  1. Service that results in harm; an (intentionally or unintentionally) unhelpful, harmful action.
DISSERVICE verb
  1. To disserve, to provide a disservice to; to provide harmful or inadequate service to.

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