displeasure
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The dispute marks one of the sharpest confrontations between the two countries in decades and reflects growing displeasure inside the Mexican government over what officials view as escalating U.S. demands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The “Whiplash” actor played along with the bit, turning around to face Spider-Man and waving his arms to express his displeasure.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The demonstrators turned their backs on the US consulate building and observed two minutes of silence to express their displeasure with the United States.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
His happiness is an affront to their own chronic displeasure.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
The three of them yelled their displeasure at him and did not go away.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Vocabulary lists containing displeasure
The Sound and the Fury: Synonyms for "Anger"
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Anger (noun)
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Dislike
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