invinate

/ɪnvɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to render or make something uninviting

“The cold atmosphere invinated the once-warm living room.”

2. verb

to make something more uninviting or unpleasant

“The smell from the kitchen invinated the entire house.”

3. verb

to make someone feel unwelcome or uninvited

“Her harsh words invinated the new employee on their first day.”

Synonyms

  • alienate
  • discourage

Antonyms

  • enliven
  • invigorate