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disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n something that acts as a deterrent adj
acting as a deterrent a disincentive effect on productivity ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
disincentive noun discouragement, deterrent, impediment, damper, dissuasion, determent High tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours. Translations disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n (frm) to act as a disincentive (to) → agire da freno (su) to be a disincentive to → scoraggiare disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n (frm) to act as a disincentive (to) → agire da freno (su) to be a disincentive to → scoraggiare How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Instead, this disincentive to plant corn could increase bean acres, reduce corn acres and hold corn prices higher, longer. The only disincentive built into the law is negligible: The Registrar-Recorder's Office will print up an occasional report listing violators' names, and this might embarrass them. We've got very strong disincentives for families with children to look for work," Dr Whiteford continued. |
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