displease
verb (used with object)
to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy.
have displeased
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present perfectof displease.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This week's allegations have "displeased" the Philippine government, prompting President Rodrigo Duterte to call for an investigation once the games are over.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2019
If so Agüero’s howler of a missed header early on will have displeased him.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 2, 2018
At the same time, recent Vatican developments have displeased some in the Jewish community, including the Vatican's recent treaty negotiated with the "state of Palestine."
From US News ● Jan. 17, 2016
But Mr. Ackermann has also said some things that have displeased Mrs. Merkel.
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2011
How is it, exactly, that I have displeased him?”
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
