dəˈsplēz, (ˈ)di|s- verb
Etymology: Middle English displesen, from Middle French desplais-, stem of desplaisir, desplaire, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin displacēre, alteration of Latin displicēre, from dis- dis- (I) + -plicēre (from placēre to please) — more at please
transitive verb
1. : to incur the disapproval of especially as accompanied by annoyance, aversion, or dislike
a rich man can discharge anyone in his employment who displeases him — G.B.Shaw
the verdict displeased the judge
2. : to arouse unpleasant feelings in : be offensive to
the colors of the picture displeased her the most
intransitive verb
: to give displeasure or offense
it is best to avoid displeasing if it can be decently avoided