displease (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpliːz/
Definition
To cause someone to feel annoyed, unhappy, or dissatisfied.
Examples
His decision to quit the team without warning did much to displease his coach.
The sudden change in the project requirements will surely displease the client.
She was careful not to displease her grandmother, who was known for her strict standards.
How to Use displease
- displease someone (collocation)
- To cause dissatisfaction in a specific person. — "He tried his best not to displease his employer."
- be displeased with (prepositional phrase)
- To feel unhappy or dissatisfied regarding something. — "The manager was clearly displeased with the team's performance."
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