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displease

UK/dis'pli:z/US
C2

Definitions

v.

To make someone feel annoyed or dissatisfied.

使某人不高兴,使不满。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dis-not, apart, away
+
pleaseappease, smooth, calm
=displease

dis- (reversal, not) + please = to do the opposite of please — to leave someone dissatisfied or annoyed.

Root plac still carries 14 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His rude reply clearly displeased the whole committee.

  • 2.

    She didn't want to displease her parents by quitting.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastdispleased
3rd Persondispleases
Past Part.displeased
Pres. Part.displeasing
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