Displease
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈpliːz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Displease is a verb meaning (transitive) To make not pleased; to cause a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to vex slightly.
Meaning
(transitive) To make not pleased; to cause a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to vex slightly.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To give displeasure or offense.
- (transitive, obsolete) To fail to satisfy; to miss of.
Example Sentences
I felt displeased with the boy.
I shall displease my ends else.
The boy's rudeness displeased me.
Wilt thou be displeased at us forever: and wilt thou stretch out thy wrath from one generation to another?
Word Forms
- displeases
- displeasing
- displeased
Synonyms for displease
Depending on context, synonyms include misplease.
Antonyms for displease
Common opposites include please.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include offend, upset, dislike, dissatisfy, distaste, discontent.
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