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invite Antonyms

Opposite of invite

Because the opposite of invite shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To politely ask or request someone to go somewhere, attend an event, or participate in an activity.

Usage Example

"They decided to uninvite all their neighbors to the summer barbecue."

Strongest
uninvite
disinvite
exclude
Strong
bar
ban
turn away
snub

• noun (Context 2)

An informal term for an invitation to an event, gathering, or digital platform.

Usage Example

"Did you receive an rejection to the project kickoff meeting on your calendar?"

Strong
rejection
exclusion

• verb (Context 3)

To formally request or solicit comments, suggestions, or proposals from others.

Usage Example

"Following the presentation, the speaker paused to discourage questions from the audience."

Strongest
discourage
Strong
suppress
stifle
forbid
prohibit

• verb (Context 4)

To unintentionally provoke, attract, or tend to bring about a particular, often undesirable, reaction or consequence.

Usage Example

"Leaving confidential documents on an unlocked desk will only avert trouble."

Strongest
avert
prevent
Strong
avoid
deter
forestall
ward off
discourage

Similar words to invite

Words similar to invite shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

invitation
court
solicit
ask
provoke
request
ask for
attract
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Invite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/invite
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