displeasure
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His happiness is an affront to their own chronic displeasure.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Mr. Trump’s displeasure with Mr. Cassidy encouraged a third participant into the race, state Treasurer John Fleming, who is polling as well as Ms. Letlow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
There were some on the terraces who stayed behind to clap the team off, but others showed their displeasure by booing after a meek display left Newcastle 12th in the Premier League.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Discussing his displeasure with NATO, Trump said: "It all began with -- if you want to know the truth -- Greenland."
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
She bore twin sons to Poseidon—but fearing her father’s displeasure if he learned of the children’s birth, she abandoned them.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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The Sound and the Fury: Synonyms for "Anger"
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Dislike
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