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   displeasure

   /dɪsˈplɛʒə/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of annoyance or disapproval: "he started hanging around the local pubs, much to the displeasure of his mother"

   verb

   • 1. annoy; displease: archaic "not for worlds would I do aught that might displeasure thee"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French desplaisir (see displease), influenced by pleasure.

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   What is another word for displeasure?

   • Synonyms for Displeasure dissatisfaction noun unhappiness annoyance censure discontent annoyance noun irritation unhappiness vexation mild anger disapproval noun like unhappiness

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   What is displeasure?

   • Definition of displeasure noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary displeasure (at/with somebody/something) the feeling of being upset and annoyed synonym annoyance She made no attempt to hide her displeasure at the prospect. The incident has heightened public displeasure with the authorities.

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   What does displease mean?

   • Define displease. displease synonyms, displease pronunciation, displease translation, English dictionary definition of displease. v. dis·pleased , dis·pleas·ing , dis·pleas·es v. tr. To cause annoyance or vexation to. v. intr. To cause displeasure or annoyance. dis·pleas′ing·ly adv....

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   • To cause displeasure or annoyance. [Middle English displesen, from Old French desplaire, desplais-, from Vulgar Latin *displacēre, from Latin displicēre : Latin dis-, dis- + Latin placēre, to please; see please .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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   How do you use displeasure in a sentence?

   • Use the word displeasure when you are irritated by something or sternly disapprove of it. If your uncle hates surprises, an enormous surprise fortieth birthday party might result in displeasure rather than the happy smile you imagined.

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   What is a displeasure attempt?

   • A lawful concerted attempt by a group of people to express displeasure with, or obtain concessions from, a particular person or company by refusing to do business with them.

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   Displeasure is the feeling of dislike and irritation, or dissatisfaction. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Displeasure is the condition or fact of being displeased; dissatisfaction. It can also mean discomfort, uneasiness, or pain, or an archaic act or cause of offence. See translations, pronunciation, and examples of displeasure.

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   Displeasure is a feeling of unhappiness or annoyance. The displeasure on your mom's face will clearly show you how she feels about you letting your pet guinea pigs sleep in her bed. Use the word displeasure when you are irritated by something or sternly disapprove of it.

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