displeasure

UK /dɪsˈplɛʒə/ US /dɪsˈplɛʒə/
noun 3verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

Tangling with Ziv, Cameron caught him with a flailing elbow, causing the Israeli defender to go down a little easily. However, the referee was in no doubt, much to the displeasure of the home fans.

2

That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offence; injury.

Hast thou delight to see a wretched man / Do outrage and displeasure to himself?

3

A state of disgrace or disfavour.

[King Lear] charged me, on pain of their perpetual displeasure, neither to speak of him [Edgar], entreat for him, nor any way sustain him.

[H]ee went into Poland, being in displeasure with the pope for ouermuch familiaritie with a kinswoman of his.

verb

1

To displease or offend.

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