as in to annoy
to make discontented
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Recent Examples of displease
As a result, they are terrified of displeasing U.S. regulators, who can fine them billions of dollars or effectively shut them down.
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Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2020
For their part, exhibitors figured that any film pleasing to Democrats would displease Republicans and vice versa, so why alienate half your potential audience?
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
Further, Congress authorizes an ever-increasing and seemingly limitless debt, apparently preferring that outcome to displeasing any voters.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
But he’s been unable to deliver, despite the country’s wealth in resources and economic boom in the early 2000s — and that has left large swaths of the population displeased with him, and his government, leading to the rancorous protests of recent days.
—Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 29 June 2024
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Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2020
For their part, exhibitors figured that any film pleasing to Democrats would displease Republicans and vice versa, so why alienate half your potential audience?
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
Further, Congress authorizes an ever-increasing and seemingly limitless debt, apparently preferring that outcome to displeasing any voters.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
But he’s been unable to deliver, despite the country’s wealth in resources and economic boom in the early 2000s — and that has left large swaths of the population displeased with him, and his government, leading to the rancorous protests of recent days.
—Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 29 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displease
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The Dad got annoyed at first but seemed to give up fighting over it with all the kids respectfully persuading him to accept having a driver.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Cooney immediately began to annoy other castaways with his brash personality and attempts to stir the pot about fellow players, and was unsuccessful in winning in the team challenge and individual immunity.Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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So, strong actives like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tea tree oil are likely too harsh and can irritate the bump even more.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Use mild products: Avoid skin products that can irritate, such as toners, astringents, and exfoliants.Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Among many Jewish Chicagoans dissatisfied with early responses to Saturday’s shooting was Alderman Debra Silverstein, who spoke with Fox News Digital before Abdallahi’s hate crime charge was announced.Beth Bailey, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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The assault occurs after Ivana, dissatisfied with their love life, gives Trump a subtle hint for his birthday, 1982’s international best-seller, The G Spot and Other Recent Discoveries About Human Sexuality.Mike Miller, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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The photos, not graphic but disturbing all the same, were allegedly taken at the scene of the Delphi murders — the double homicide of two best friends, Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, in rural Delphi, Indiana, in 2017.Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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The skit started with the actors seeming disturbed.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Displease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displease. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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