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please Antonyms

Opposite of please

Pinning down the opposite of please requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to feel happy, satisfied, or gratified.

Usage Example

"It always pleases the teacher to see her students collaborating so well."

Strongest
displease
dissatisfy
disappoint
Strong
annoy
upset
offend
irritate
vex
let down

Similar words to please

Words similar to please shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

gratify
wish
choose
satisfy
kindly
delight
like
see fit
See all synonyms of please

• Nearby Words

pleasantly
pleasantness
pleasantry
please
pleased
pleasedly
pleaser

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Please. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/please
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