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displease
[ dis-pleez ]
verb (used with object)
- to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy:
His reply displeased the judge.
verb (used without object)
- to be unpleasant; cause displeasure:
Bad weather displeases.
displease
/ ɪˈː /
verb
- to annoy, offend, or cause displeasure to (someone)
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈԲ, adjective
- 徱ˈԲly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- 徱·iԲ· adverb
- 徱·iԲ·Ա noun
- -徱· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of displease1
Example Sentences
Mr Yeyati says that Trump may be equally displeased if South American nations start exporting more to China.
Shakir’s remarks reflected a growing sentiment among Democrats, progressive protesters and others displeased with the way President Trump has steamrolled back into office and over long-standing Democratic norms.
The letter, addressed to FEMA’s federal coordinating officer Curtis Brown, is the first indication that California officials are displeased with the federal cleanup strategy.
If Trump decides tomorrow that he's displeased with Johnson's supplication, he can call for the end of Johnson's career, and congressional Republicans will immediately throw the speaker out.
Billie Eilish and a vocal group of concert attendees were displeased after one fan ruined the moment at a recent stop on the singer’s Hit Me Hard and Soft tour.
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