as in to annoy
to make discontented
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Recent Examples of displease
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.
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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
The Baath Party was also displeased by the open secret that Iran – as well as Israel and the United States – was covertly supporting the Kurds in its fight against the Iraqi central government.
—Lily Hindy, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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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
The Baath Party was also displeased by the open secret that Iran – as well as Israel and the United States – was covertly supporting the Kurds in its fight against the Iraqi central government.
—Lily Hindy, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displease
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The non-meat use of the term came from the online chat room community, which by the late 1980s was already using it to denote a mass influx of data into their chat rooms that could trigger a computer crash and/or annoy chat room users.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the president doesn’t get annoyed with him once or twice.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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My mother-in-law uses the Boacay Soft and Warm Travel Blanket because the ultra-soft, micro-plush fabric keeps her warm in chilly airplane cabins without irritating her skin.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Hydrogen sulfide, a gas commonly associated with sewage, can irritate the eyes and respiratory system and in higher concentrations may cause more serious health effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Democrats: No evidence of 'imminent threat' Democrats came away from their conversations with Rubio and other top administration officials woefully dissatisfied.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
2 Mar. 2026
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But that shift also dissatisfied school leaders, provoking protests ahead of a Jan. 20 Jefferson County Board of Education meeting.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Manta Sleep Mask has adjustable eye cups that create a true blackout, so cabin lights and neighboring seatback screens don’t disturb her rest.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Not to mention, harvesting garlic bulbs can disturb the soil quite a bit and interfere with the growth of sage plant roots.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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“Displease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displease. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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