displease

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈplēz How to pronounce displease (audio)
Definition of displeasenext
as in to annoy
to make discontented her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her

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Recent Examples of displease Some customers on social media are understandably displeased by the news, with users on sites like Reddit promoting physical copies as the best way to permanently own media. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 That can present challenges if a festival programs a film or provides a platform for filmmakers who make statements that displease political leaders (case in point, the Berlin Film Festival in February). — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 June 2026 But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 June 2026 Despite outrage from Democrats and many Republicans, GOP lawmakers ultimately voted overnight to block many amendments that would displease the president. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for displease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displease
  1. annoy
  2. irritate
  3. dissatisfy
  4. disturb
Verb
  • At the Glenn-Mills trial in Los Angeles, Meta attorneys repeatedly hammered witnesses about the lack of a listing — at times appearing to annoy jurors and test the patience of the court.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • During his last visit to Tehran in 2012, Aryan Diba enjoyed the sweeping hospitality of the city, but was annoyed when he and a group of friends were disrupted by local authorities while talking to a group of women at a local fast food joint.
    — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of annoy
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  • Lemon water can irritate teeth or stomach in large amounts and may need to be limited in people with advanced kidney disease who have fluid or potassium restrictions.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Few things at airports irritate customers like filthy toilets or water on the restroom floor.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritate
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  • The political stalemate is likely to leave both Republicans and Democrats dissatisfied.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Definition of dissatisfy
Verb
  • Sulfur-rich gases reaching the upper atmosphere could reflect sunlight and temporarily cool the climate, disturbing rainfall and reducing harvests worldwide.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Some people think putting more and more effects is the best way to express ourselves for the audience, and some filmmakers just want to keep the balance without disturbing the original movie.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of disturb

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