Displeasuring

/dɪsˈplɛʒərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle: the act of causing displeasure or offense to someone.

Etymology

From displeasure used as a verb plus the present participle suffix -ing, though this verbal use is extremely rare in modern English.

Kelly Says

Using 'displeasure' as a verb ('he is displeasuring the king') is barely attested in modern texts—we'd say 'displeasing' instead, showing how even rare words have preferred forms!

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