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Definition of displeasure noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

displeasure

noun

NAmE//dɪsˈplɛʒər//

[uncountable] displeasure (at/with somebody/something) (formal)

the feeling of being upset and annoyed synonym annoyance She made no attempt to hide her displeasure at the prospect. The incident has heightened public displeasure with the authorities. compare pleasure

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