Displeasure: alternatives and connections

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Displeasure

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.

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Annoyance 76% connected

The act of annoying, or the state of being annoyed; molestation; vexation; annoy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Chafe 76% connected

To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.

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Dissatisfaction 76% connected

The state of being dissatisfied, unsatisfied, or discontented; uneasiness proceeding from the want of gratification, or from disappointed wishes and…

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Vexation 76% connected

The act of vexing, or the state of being vexed; agitation; disquiet; trouble; irritation.

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Displease 74% connected

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.…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Displease 74% connected

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.…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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