as in to annoy
to make discontented
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Recent Examples of displease
The man was captured looking shocked and displeased as a waitress, after being instructed to prank the parent by his family, suddenly pulled his burger and fries dish from under him.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Additionally, Congress has shown a willingness to investigate social media platforms when they’re displeased by alleged content restrictions.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Obeidi imagined two years but, fearful of displeasing Kamel, said one year.
—Jacques E. C. Hymans, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2012
The move displeased Russia and frustrated global allies of President-elect Trump, who has a history of being somewhat critical toward Ukraine.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Additionally, Congress has shown a willingness to investigate social media platforms when they’re displeased by alleged content restrictions.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Obeidi imagined two years but, fearful of displeasing Kamel, said one year.
—Jacques E. C. Hymans, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2012
The move displeased Russia and frustrated global allies of President-elect Trump, who has a history of being somewhat critical toward Ukraine.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displease
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There was nothing quite like watching Ted win the hearts of everyone around him, from the woman who literally set him up to fail, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) to the ready-to-retire and always annoyed Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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He's heard perhaps the university chancellor at the time of the formula's creation annoyed the wrong person, and UW-Whitewater has been shorted ever since.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Thankfully, the blood had come from an ongoing ear infection that Roxy had irritated during her panicked state.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Also, the Cane Toad emits a toxin that irritates skin and eyes.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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The move is not entirely unexpected for the art world, which has seen art dealers dissatisfied with the status quo established by art fairs such as the Art Dealers Association of America and the Armory Show.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Taken together, those statistics suggest there is some degree of realignment going on in American politics, with Trump’s appeal resonating both with young voters dissatisfied with the state of the nation and with working-class voters of all races.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
28 Dec. 2024
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The following story contains graphic language that may disturb some readers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Warren called his sister and was disturbed by their short conversation.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Displease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displease. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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