Displease /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Displeased; p. pr. & vb. n. Displeasing

1. To make not pleased; to excite a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to offend; to vex; -- often followed by with or at. It usually expresses less than to anger, vex, irritate, or provoke.

   God was displeased with this thing.

   Wilt thou be displeased at us forever?

   This virtuous plaster will displease Your tender sides.

   Adversity is so wholesome . . . why should we be displeased therewith?

2. To fail to satisfy; to miss of. [Obs.]

   I shall displease my ends else.

1. To give displeasure or offense. [Obs.]