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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The comedian was originally slated to perform at the annual event, but was disinvited several weeks out after a White House deputy chief of staff raised concerns about Ruffin’s critical comments about Donald Trump. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025 After he was disinvited, Wallen addressed his sudden removal in an Instagram video. Daniela Avila, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Some have called on LuPone to be disinvited to the Tonys. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 9 June 2025 Some 700 Broadway performers signed a petition saying LuPone should be disinvited from Sunday night’s Tony Awards for her bullying and racially insensitive remarks. Melinda Henneberger, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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