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dis·in·vite

(dĭs′ĭn-vīt′)
tr.v. dis·in·vit·ed, dis·in·vit·ing, dis·in·vites
To rescind an invitation to: disinvited our friends for dinner because of an emergency.

dis·in·vi·ta′tion (-vĭ-tā′shən) n.
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disinvite

(ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt)
vb (tr)
obsolete to retract an invitation to
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dis•in•vite

(ˌdɪs ɪnˈvaɪt)
v.t. -vit•ed, vit•ing.
to revoke an invitation to (someone).
[1575–80]
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