unappoint

/ˌʌnˈæpɔɪnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take away an appointment or a person’s position as an official or public figure.

“The new government decided to unappoint the corrupt minister from office.”

2. verb

to fail or refuse to make an appointment.

“She said she was too busy to unappoint her meeting with the client.”

3. noun

the act of removing or taking away an appointment or a person’s position as an official or public figure.

“The unappointment of the minister was met with widespread criticism.”

Synonyms

  • dismiss
  • recall
  • remove

Antonyms

  • appoint
  • install
  • nominate