displease
verb
dis·please
(ˌ)dis-ˈplēz 
displeased; displeasing; displeases
1
: to incur the disapproval or dislike of especially by annoying
their gossip displeases her
2
: to be offensive to
abstract art displeases him
: to give displeasure
behavior calculated to displease
Examples of displease in a Sentence
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
For the families of the disappeared, the festering grief from not knowing the fate of a son, brother or father was compounded by threats from authorities displeased with anyone scrutinizing their behavior.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Expect Kimberly Cantanucci to be displeased.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The few who displeased or challenged him usually suffered some form of punishment, as Madigan held firm control over campaign funding on which most members relied for re-election.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
For the families of the disappeared, the festering grief from not knowing the fate of a son, brother or father was compounded by threats from authorities displeased with anyone scrutinizing their behavior.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Expect Kimberly Cantanucci to be displeased.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The few who displeased or challenged him usually suffered some form of punishment, as Madigan held firm control over campaign funding on which most members relied for re-election.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for displease
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“Displease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/displease. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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displease
verb
dis·please
(ˈ)dis-ˈplēz
: to cause to feel disapproval, dislike, or annoyance
was displeased by the delay
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