different between abhorrence vs displeasure
abhorrence
English
Etymology
abhor +? -ence
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/
- (US) IPA(key): /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/, /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/
Noun
abhorrence (countable and uncountable, plural abhorrences)
- Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
- (obsolete, historical) An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II. [Late 17th century.]
- A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]
Synonyms
- abhorrition
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displeasure
English
Etymology
From Old French desplaisir
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /d?s?pl???/
- (US) enPR: d?s-pl?zh??r, IPA(key): /d?s?pl???/
- Rhymes: -???(r)
Noun
displeasure (usually uncountable, plural displeasures)
- A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
- That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offence; injury.
- A state of disgrace or disfavour.
Synonyms
- (feeling of being displeased with someone or something): discontent, discontentment, dissatisfaction, unhappiness
- (pain, discomfort): ache, discomfort, pain
- (disapproval): condemnation, disapprobation, disapproval
Antonyms
- (feeling of being displeased with someone or something): contentment, happiness, pleasure, satisfaction
- (pain, discomfort): ease
- (disapproval): approbation, approval, blessing
Derived terms
- displeasurable
- take a displeasure, take displeasure
- displeasurement
Translations
Verb
displeasure (third-person singular simple present displeasures, present participle displeasuring, simple past and past participle displeasured)
- (archaic) To displease or offend.
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