displease Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb give displeasure to
WordNet
Dis*please" transitive verb
Etymology
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Definitions
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To make not pleased; to excite a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to offend; to vex; -- often followed by with or at. It usually expresses less than to anger, vex, irritate, or provoke. God was displeased with this thing. 1 Chron. xxi. 7.
Wilt thou be displeased at us forever? Psalms lxxxv. 5 (Bk. of Com. Prayer).
This virtuous plaster will displease Your tender sides. J. Fletcher.
Adversity is so wholesome . . . why should we be displeased therewith? Barrow.
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To fail to satisfy; to miss of. Obs.I shall displease my ends else. Beau. & Fl.
Syn. -- To offend; disgust; vex; annoy; dissatisfy; chafe; anger; provoke; affront.
Dis*please" intransitive verb
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To give displeasure or offense. Obs.