Disinvite

To rescind an invitation; to formally retract an invitation previously extended to someone, thereby excluding them from an event or gathering. Disinviting implies a deliberate decision to revoke an invitation, often due to a change in circumstances, behavior of the invitee, or unforeseen developments. This action can range from a private cancellation to a very public and potentially embarrassing revocation. It signifies a break in the social contract of the invitation, signaling that the inviter no longer wishes for the invitee to be present.

Disinvite meaning with examples

• After learning about his controversial statements online, the university decided to disinvite the keynote speaker from the commencement ceremony. The president of the university felt that his presence would be disruptive to the ceremony and tarnish the values of the school and the event. The student body was greatly divided about the situation and protests rose at both sides.
• Sarah was forced to disinvite several guests from her wedding due to venue capacity limitations. She was devastated about it because they were close friends, but due to restrictions imposed she could no longer accommodate their presence. She tried to make it up by having an exclusive party after for the people on her chopping block list.
• The art gallery had to disinvite a potential exhibitor after discovering their artwork contained plagiarized elements. This decision upheld the integrity of the gallery. To add insult to injury, the exhibit included a work that resembled a painting that was stolen from a museum in Amsterdam.
• Following a series of unprofessional interactions, the company chose to disinvite the consultant from future projects. The team felt that the relationship could no longer be productive. The consultant didn't understand why he had been excluded and made demands for his services.