as in to annoy
to make discontented
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Recent Examples of displease
The state has a large Middle Eastern population, and many voters, especially young ones, have been displeased with the Biden/Harris administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict.
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Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Flowers can at times displease the gods The Puranas also explain which flowers might displease the gods.
—Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
As a result, they are terrified of displeasing U.S. regulators, who can fine them billions of dollars or effectively shut them down.
—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
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Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Flowers can at times displease the gods The Puranas also explain which flowers might displease the gods.
—Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
As a result, they are terrified of displeasing U.S. regulators, who can fine them billions of dollars or effectively shut them down.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displease
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You’re annoyed by it all, until the next horde of patrons do the same.Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 10 Dec. 2024
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Claire’s dopey jock boyfriend Simon (Charlie Hall) generally annoys her with his requests for sexts and movie nights.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Owners should be cautious about walking areas where the sidewalks or roads are salted, as the texture and chemicals can irritate or cut a dog's paw pads.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That small increase comes mainly from a 20-point jump in dissatisfaction among Democrats, which is mostly offset by fewer Republicans being dissatisfied by 15-points — presumably both shifts can be attributed to Trump’s re-election.Dana Blanton, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mitchell, dissatisfied with the suspension of the death penalty by Hobbs and Mayes, in June moved to seek a death warrant for prisoner Aaron Gunches.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Warmer waters as a result of climate change and krill harvesting could be disturbing traditional humpback feeding grounds, forcing whales to go farther and farther to find food.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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One was arrested on suspicion of battery on a police officer and disturbing the public’s business, LAPD Sgt.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Displease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displease. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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