displease
Example Sentences
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In this case—and however much it may displease conspiracy theorists—there is no mystery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
But given that PSG only won the league by one point last season, that appears to be a risky strategy and might displease fans.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023
Mr Mitsotakis said the decision had "tortured" him but he felt a "heavy responsibility in standing next to those most vulnerable, even if it might fleetingly displease them".
From BBC • Nov. 30, 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
Vocabulary lists containing displease
