verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

displease, offend, irritate

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Example Sentences

Example:His sarcastic comment might have displeased his friend.

Definition:to cause someone to feel annoyed or upset, often unintentionally

From displease

Example:The new employee's behavior misoffended several colleagues.

Definition:to cause someone to feel upset or annoyed, especially unintentionally

From offend

Example:He was trying to be helpful, but he irriated his workmates by his constant interruptions.

Definition:to cause a state of irritation, often through repeated instances of minor offenses

From irritate