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displease

1 synonyms and 1 antonyms for displease, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To annoy or upset someone; to fail to please.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

How to use displease

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

displease someone fear of displeasing

Etymology

From dis- + please, via Old French desplere.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “displease” mean?

The word “displease” means to annoy or upset someone; to fail to please. In plain terms, to make someone unhappy or annoyed rather than pleased.

How do you pronounce “displease”?

“Displease” is pronounced dihs-PLEEZ (/dɪsˈpliːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “displease” in a sentence?

Here is “displease” used in a sentence: “His careless attitude clearly displeased his manager.”

What is another word for “displease”?

Words with a similar meaning to “displease” include misplease.

What is the opposite of “displease”?

The opposite of “displease” — its antonyms — is please.

What part of speech is “displease”?

“Displease” is a verb.

Where does the word “displease” come from?

The word “displease” comes from Old French. From dis- + please, via Old French desplere.

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