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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Mr. Gebrev was also entangled with another project that might have displeased Moscow.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2019
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
Sanders said she was not “aware of any specific actions” Dowd may have taken that may have displeased the president.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 28, 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
His answer must have displeased her, for her voice cut through the barracks like a siren.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
