as in to annoy
to make discontented
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Recent Examples of displease
The law was seen as ensuring a peaceful transition to democracy and protecting against the threat of another possible coup by the military, which was displeased with the release of political prisoners.
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Meredith Jackson, The Dial, 16 Jan. 2024
Like Putin and Xi, Trump also believes that economic power should be used as a lever to extract concessions from countries that displease him.
—Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 30 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, Trump responded to her message by attacking Budde with one of his familiar insults for women who displease him.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Still, there are Democrats in the upper chamber displeased with the bill, with at least a dozen senators expected to oppose it.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Meredith Jackson, The Dial, 16 Jan. 2024
Like Putin and Xi, Trump also believes that economic power should be used as a lever to extract concessions from countries that displease him.
—Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 30 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, Trump responded to her message by attacking Budde with one of his familiar insults for women who displease him.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Still, there are Democrats in the upper chamber displeased with the bill, with at least a dozen senators expected to oppose it.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displease
Verb
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Waltz now has a bunch of top officials, and their teams, who are annoyed at him for drawing bad publicity.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, standing in the middle of a road to capture the Eiffel Tower in the background is not only unsafe but can also annoy locals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The second walk irritated the pitcher, as home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman’s ball four call on a 3-2 count appeared incorrect.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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If not properly diluted, vinegar's acidity can irritate your throat or erode tooth enamel over time.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Across the Yellowstone universe, Sheridan writes of men and women dissatisfied with various aspects of the modern world, from the motor car to private equity.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2025
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Loading your audio article A group dissatisfied with the performance of Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton has begun the the effort to recall her from office, after voters in recent years took similar steps against top prosecutors in Alameda County and San Francisco.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Indian Ocean is visible through the gardens’ palms, but beach access from the villas is purposefully obstructed—the resort’s way of making sure not to disturb the nearly 300 sea turtle nests lining the shore.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The medical team wheels the body out of the cabin under a curtain on a room service trolley so as not to disturb the passengers, then uses the flower shop walk-in freezer as a morgue.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Displease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displease. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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