Unaward

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To rescind or revoke (an award). rare, transitive

    "When it was revealed that Milli Vanilli did not actually sing on their albums, the Grammy was "unawarded," sort of like a marriage annulment. According to the official books, there was no best new artist of 1989."

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"When it was revealed that Milli Vanilli did not actually sing on their albums, the Grammy was "unawarded," sort of like a marriage annulment. According to the official books, there was no best new artist of 1989."

Etymology

From un- + award.

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