English Dictionary
Definition of “displease”
displease (dɪsˈpliːz
)
Definitions
verb
- to annoy, offend, or cause displeasure to (someone)
Alternative Forms
disˈpleasing adjective disˈpleasingly adverb
Synonyms
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annoy,
upset,
anger,
provoke,
offend,
irritate,
put out,
hassle,
aggravate,
incense,
gall,
exasperate,
nettle,
vex,
irk,
rile,
pique,
nark,
piss you off
dissatisfy,
put your back up hack you off
Usage examples
`You are in an unusual situation for an Englishman," the man said, and smiled, as though this did not entirely displease him.
Leasor, James, Tank of Serpents (1986)But when people vote in ways that displease the elite, our leaders are not so keen on the democratic process.
Spiked (2002)Such an outcome would displease Iraq's Shi'ite majority, keen for constitutional elections that could cement its increased post-war power.
SA Star (2005)The planned strike by Aer Lingus pilots tomorrow could extend his stay and it didn't seem to displease him one bit.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)spike: I fail to see why the revelation should displease me.
Alexander Games (compiler), THE ESSENTIAL SPIKE MILLIGAN (2002)
