Displease
Kill
Kill verb - To attract or delight as if by magic.
Usage example: with his dark good looks he would positively kill the ladies
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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He was never really evil in any sense, just working for a crime boss and being utterly terrified that his latest preparation would displease Jabba, who might then kill him for it.
Source: Minion with an F in Evil -
They go into battle knowing that the enemy might kill them, but Tarquin will eradicate their families if they disobey orders or otherwise displease him.
Source: Outscare the Enemy -
The Aie-Aie of Queen Etheldredda in Physik carries a plague and is used by the Queen to kill those that displease her.
Source: Animal Assassin
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