Definitions

displease

[dis-pleez] / dɪsˈpliz /

VERB

make unhappy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoy antagonize bother chagrin disappoint disgust dissatisfy enrage exasperate frustrate gall incense irk irritate offend perplex rile upset vex

STRONG

aggravate anger cap cool curdle discontent disgruntle disoblige fret hurt nettle pique provoke repel revolt roil sound wing worry

WEAK

cut to the quick play dirty put out turn off zing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist calm comfort delight encourage help make happy placate please soothe

STRONG

appease mollify quiet relieve

WEAK

compose humor satisfy

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Displease, dis-plēz′, v.t. to offend: to make angry in a slight degree: to be disagreeable to.—v.i. to raise aversion.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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