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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 [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv]
n
something that acts as a deterrent
adj
acting as a deterrent a disincentive effect on productivity
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
noun discouragement, deterrent, impediment, damper, dissuasion, determent High tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours.
Translations
disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsentɪv] Nfactor m desmotivador (to para)
disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n
to be a disincentive → être démotivant(e)
to be a disincentive to sb → démotiver qn
to be a disincentive to sth [+ investment, business, marriage] → ne pas inciter à qch
to be a disincentive to doing sth → ne pas inciter à faire qch
disincentive
nEntmutigung f; to be a disincentive to somethingkeinen Anreiz für etw bieten; to be a disincentive to do somethingkeinen Anreiz dafür bieten, etw zu tun; it acts as a disincentivees hält die Leute ab
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


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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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