Definition of "displeases" [displeases]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of displease. (verb)

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• ""Sin displeases me, madam," rejoined Hircan; "I am vexed at offending God; but pleasure pleases me.""
• ""I am sorry the form of expression displeases you; but I assure you I am glad to see you.""
• ""I know -- I see," repeated Passepartout; "but it would be, if not more prudent, since that word displeases you, at least more natural --""