What does "displeasure" mean?
Displeasure: Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn From his displeasure. Milton.
Additional senses
- 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.
- 4.To displease. [Obs.] Bacon.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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