DISPLEASURES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

displeasures

noun

plural of displeasure

as in disapprovals

refusal to accept as right or desirable fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire

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Noun

Its backers and architects say Proposition 45 will streamline CEQA review for certain building projects by imposing deadlines on agencies and courts to issue approvals or disapprovals.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Majority disapprovals were recorded among the remaining topics − all of which have dominated headlines in the last several months.

— Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of disapprovals

Noun

The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislikes

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The criticisms reflect the deep bond that many Christians, particularly evangelicals, feel with Lewis, who promoted Christian teachings and themes through fiction and nonfiction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of concerns and criticisms regarding the handling and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in society.

— Paul M. Nakasone, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticisms

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