as in to annoy
to make discontented
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Recent Examples of displease
Some Democrats who remained in Washington were displeased.
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Rachael Dziaba, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Auto companies will not be displeased with a 15% tariff.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Snyder’s emphasis on moral mythology in those artistic blockbusters confused cultural gatekeepers, displeasing fanboys of Marvel and The Dark Knight.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 July 2025
The Leafs were displeased with the unpenalized elbow Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov delivered on Mitch Marner during the first period of Sunday’s game.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Rachael Dziaba, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Auto companies will not be displeased with a 15% tariff.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Snyder’s emphasis on moral mythology in those artistic blockbusters confused cultural gatekeepers, displeasing fanboys of Marvel and The Dark Knight.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 July 2025
The Leafs were displeased with the unpenalized elbow Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov delivered on Mitch Marner during the first period of Sunday’s game.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displease
Verb
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The New York Yankees were annoyed by the way several members of the 2024 Dodgers spent the offseason taking potshots at their World Series opponent.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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While some fans weren’t overly concerned about the picture, arguing the players were just having fun, others were annoyed to see Bronco athletes decked out in the gear of a regional school.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His eerie calm seems to irritate Dawn even more than a candidly emotional confrontation would have done.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, the players union, the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association, dissatisfied with the PHF, formed its own league, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The figures help illustrate why many Americans have been dissatisfied with the economy since the pandemic, even as unemployment has been historically low: Median household incomes are essentially unchanged from five years earlier, the report showed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaf blowers of any kind may disturb wildlife habitat and contribute to soil erosion by removing organic matter and exposing the top layer of soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Part of the controversy appears to have related to the fact that the carpet covered tile that, if disturbed, could expose children to asbestos.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Displease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displease. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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