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disinvite

American  
[dis-in-vahyt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈvaɪt /

verb (used with object)

disinvited, disinviting
  1. to withdraw an invitation to.


Etymology

Origin of disinvite

First recorded in 1570–80; dis- 1 + invite

Example Sentences

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The United States put pressure on France to disinvite the South African president to the G7 summit in the French town of Evian in June, the South Africsan presidency told AFP Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“It’s a misstep today,” Kasten said about the decision to disinvite the Sisters, “but I am happy we have an opportunity to correct it.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023

More than 7,000 students at the university in Fairfax have signed a petition to disinvite Mr. Youngkin from the school’s May graduation ceremony.

From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Michaels had to disinvite him, bringing him back to perform two months later.

From Washington Post • May 7, 2021

At Howard University’s commencement in 2016, President Barack Obama warned students against pushing colleges to disinvite speakers, “no matter how ridiculous or offensive you might find the things that come out of their mouths.”

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2020