as in to annoy
to make discontented
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Recent Examples of displease
Sabrina Carpenter is breaking her silence on her controversial new album cover that has displeased some fans.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
Combs also had control over her career and displeasing him would cause her financial harm.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The phrase used to be spoken with a whiff of disgust by an older generation displeased with the behavior of young people compared to their own youthful comportment.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 June 2025
This obviously displeases Lorelai, but luckily, Rory has an emotional speech prepared as valedictorian that melts Lorelai’s heart.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
Combs also had control over her career and displeasing him would cause her financial harm.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The phrase used to be spoken with a whiff of disgust by an older generation displeased with the behavior of young people compared to their own youthful comportment.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 June 2025
This obviously displeases Lorelai, but luckily, Rory has an emotional speech prepared as valedictorian that melts Lorelai’s heart.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displease
Verb
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Perhaps Trump just wanted to annoy his counterparts, especially those on the continent.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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But Cotton, annoyed by Hank’s indirectness and emotion, browbeats his son.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Jake Paul’s everyday unscented face wash avoids irritating fragrances but is infused with vitamin B3 to help keep your skin hydrated.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Work exposures: If you are frequently exposed to irritating chemicals or substances, your risk of dermatitis is higher.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Trump has been dissatisfied with the standard of Air Force One since his first term.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2025
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In January, those polled by Gallup were dissatisfied by 77%-20%, almost 4-1.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, infrared videography can help record what’s going on on the beach without disturbing the turtles or crabs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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The first beaver to be released in this project was trapped at Arlington Wildlife Area along the Gila River after causing land management issues, like clogging pipes and disturbing irrigation infrastructure.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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“Displease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displease. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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