disinvestment

noun

dis·​in·​vest·​ment ˌdis-in-ˈves(t)-mənt 

: consumption of capital

also : the withdrawing of investment

Examples of disinvestment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many forces conspired to push up prices, but disinvestment in public universities wasn’t one of them. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 21 June 2026

It was destroyed in the name of urban renewal and has borne the brunt of government interference and disinvestment. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Advocates said years of disinvestment, combined with a wave of projects that close or narrow walkways, have left many people choosing between navigating broken concrete or stepping into the street. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Thirty years ago, the neighborhood faced significant challenges tied to concentrated poverty and disinvestment. — Carol Naughton, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disinvestment

• reinvestment
• arrestment
• divestment
• investment