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Definition of: displease
(dis·plēz′) v. ·pleased, ·pleas·ing v.t.
To cause displeasure in or annoyance to; vex; offend.
—v.i. To cause displeasure or annoyance. See synonyms under AFFRONT, PIQUE1 [<OF desplaisir, desplaire, ult. <L displicere <dis- not + placere please]
—dis·pleas′ing adjective
—dis·pleas′ing·ly adverb
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