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dissatisfy
verb dis·sat·is·fy \-ˌfī\
: to fail to make (someone) happy or pleased
Full Definition of DISSATISFY
transitive verb
: to fail to satisfy : displease
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First Known Use of DISSATISFY
1666
Rhymes with DISSATISFY
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DISSATISFY Defined for Kids
dissatisfy
verb dis·sat·is·fy \di-ˈsa-təs-ˌfī\
dis·sat·is·fieddis·sat·is·fy·ing
Definition of DISSATISFY for Kids
: to fail to give what is desired or expected : displease <He was dissatisfied by the poor service.>
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