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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

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

Rory McIroy said he agreed with the decision to disinvite Norman, but “if things change in the future, or whatever happens, who knows, but I could see a day where he’s certainly welcome back.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2022

Knowing this, I would like to disinvite him.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2021

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

From Washington Post • May 7, 2021

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