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disincentive

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dis·in·cen·tive  (dsn-sntv)
n.
Something that prevents or discourages action; a deterrent.

disincentive
Noun
something that discourages someone from behaving or acting in a particular way
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.disincentive - a negative motivational influence
rational motive - a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
incentive, inducement, motivator - a positive motivational influence

disincentive
Translations
disincentive [dɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] nfreno;
to act as a disincentive (to) → actuar de freno (a);
to be a disincentive to → ser un freno a
disincentive [dɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n it's a disincentive → c'est démotivant;
to be a disincentive to sb → démotiver qn
disincentive [dɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] nEntmutigung f;
it's a disincentive → es hält die Leute ab;
to be a disincentive to sb → jdm keinen Anreiz bieten
disincentive [dɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n to act as a disincentive (to) → agire da freno (su);
to be a disincentive to → scoraggiare


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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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