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Displeasure

Displeasure Meaning & Definition
Displeasure Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Displeasure?

[n] the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

Synonyms | Synonyms for Displeasure:

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See Also | annoyance | chafe | dissatisfaction | vexation

Displeasure In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis*pleas"ure\ (?; 135), n. [Pref. dis- + pleasure: cf. OF. desplaisir, F. d['e]plaisir. Cf. {Displease}.] 1. The feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by anything that counteracts desire or command, or which opposes justice or a sense of propriety; disapprobation; dislike; dissatisfaction; disfavor; indignation. O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. --Ps. vi. 1. Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn From his displeasure. --Milton. 2. That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury. Hast thou delight to see a wretched man Do outrage and displeasure to himself? --Shak. 3. State of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor. [Obs.] He went into Poland, being in displeasure with the pope for overmuch familiarity. --Peacham. Syn: Dissatisfaction; disapprobation; disfavor; distaste; dislike; anger; hate; aversion; indignation; offense.
\Dis*pleas"ure\ (?; 135), v. t. To displease. [Obs.] --Bacon.

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