| VERB | emotion | dissatisfy | fail to satisfy |
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| Sounds | dihsae'tahsfay. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | acidify ... vilify: 75 rhymes with fay... | |
| Meaning | fail to satisfy. | |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody | |
| Model | The performance is likely to dissatisfy Sue | |
| Entails | disappoint, let down | fail to meet the hopes or expectations of |
| Narrower | discontent | make dissatisfied |
| disgruntle | put into a bad mood or into bad humour | |
| Broader | displease | Give displeasure to |
| Opposite | satisfy, gratify | make happy or satisfied |
| Adjectives | dissatisfactory | not up to expectations |
| Nouns | dissatisfaction | the feeling of being displeased and discontent |