disinvite

verb

dis·​in·​vite (ˌ)dis-in-ˈvīt How to pronounce disinvite (audio)
disinvited; disinviting; disinvites

transitive verb

: to withdraw an invitation to

Examples of disinvite in a Sentence

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Instead, the president pressured Polis to do so, lambasting him on social media and disinviting him to a White House meeting with other governors. Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Being disinvited from speaking at a graduation is often precipitated by petitions and protests, from both conservative and progressive activists. Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 Over 200 students signed a petition demanding that Georgetown disinvite Schapiro because of his support of Israel and his denunciation of allegedly antisemitic protesters and professors on our campuses. Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 Here are seven golfers, reporters and fans who have reportedly been banned, disinvited or penalized at the Masters Tournament. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinvite

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disinvite was in 1580

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“Disinvite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinvite. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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