DISPLEASE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

displease

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈplēz

Definition of displease

as in to annoy

to make discontented her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her

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Recent Examples of displease 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 Brown, 28, leaves Philadelphia after being displeased with his production and the performance of the Eagles’ offense, which has employed five different coordinators in as many years. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 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 See All Example Sentences for displease

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Paraguay’s tactics, seeking to frustrate and disrupt France, had annoyed Henry as well as the current team and coach.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Others are annoyed that its ambiguous language will create confusion over how — or if — the state will enforce compliance.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Definition of annoy

Verb

Avoid potentially irritating actives Immediately after shaving is not the time to reach for your strongest skin-care products.

— Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026
While some of my linen pieces feel scratchy, this one is ultra soft and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of irritate

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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
When Iranian leaders moved to cut spending on subsidies that help Iranians afford basic essentials, thousands of protesters already dissatisfied with Iran’s political leadership finally took to the streets.

— Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

Definition of dissatisfy

Verb

He was particularly disturbed by administration officials' attempts to characterize both as domestic terrorists.

— Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 1 July 2026
The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of disturb

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