displease
Example Sentences
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That would certainly displease, even enrage, Mr. Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
“I had the honor of knowing a hierarch who did not hesitate to directly express his opinion, regardless of whether this would displease his interlocutor or even a section of society,” Anastasiades said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022
But a spokesman did point out that it does not exist to satisfy the F1 teams, and that every decision it makes in the sport is likely to displease someone.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2021
His solution, which will displease purists, and plenty of impurists as well, was to do away with the dialogue altogether and put the music through a high-speed chipper.
From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2021
I knew most of the answers but I never raised my hand, because I often wanted to ask questions and I knew it would displease father if I did.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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