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A negative motivational influence
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disincentive
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a negative motivational influence [syn: deterrence ] [ant: incentive ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A disincentive is something that discourages an individual from performing an action. It is the antonym of incentive . Disincentives may fall within the scope of economics, social issues or politics.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ NOUN effect ▪ The growth and health of the black and informal economies is one clear evidence of the disincentive effects of taxation. ▪ The excessive concern with disincentive effects has resulted in a less equitable system ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1946; see dis- + incentive (n.).
Usage examples of disincentive.
The administration should understand that any time it attempts to intervene directly or indirectly through surrogates it creates disincentives for the creation of a balance of power.
They didn't have much spare cash for authentic Aboriginal print T-shirts and didgeridoos and hand-carved charms representing the spirit of the land, so the shops along Kuranda's main street declined until only the hardiest and cheapest were left—themselves a strong disincentive to visit and stay awhile.
There were two on offer, each with its strong disincentive a doubled pawn, an opened file giving gangway to his centralized rook, which would then.
An even greater disincentive to embroiling Thomas Greenhow was that, if he came down to Tynemouth, her mind would inevitably be on the topic of Bulwer’s letter.
The United States and the United Nations would have to find a powerful disincentive for Syria (unlikely, given how the Arab world would react and the importance of Syria to the Middle East peace process) or else pay off the Syrians to actually shut down the smuggling.