displease
[ dis-pleez ]
/ dɪsˈpliz /
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verb (used with object), dis·pleased, dis·pleas·ing.
to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
verb (used without object), dis·pleased, dis·pleas·ing.
to be unpleasant; cause displeasure: Bad weather displeases.
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Origin of displease
OTHER WORDS FROM displease
dis·pleas·ing·ly, adverbdis·pleas·ing·ness, nounself-dis·pleased, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for displease
displease
/ (dɪsˈpliːz) /
verb
to annoy, offend, or cause displeasure to (someone)
Derived forms of displease
displeasing, adjectivedispleasingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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