disincentive (redirected from disincentives)

dis·in·cen·tive  (dsn-sntv)

n.

Something that prevents or discourages action; a deterrent.

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disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv]

n

something that acts as a deterrent

adj

acting as a deterrent a disincentive effect on productivity

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

disincentive - a negative motivational influence deterrence rational motive - a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument incentive, inducement, motivator - a positive motivational influence

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disincentive

noun discouragement, deterrent, impediment, damper, dissuasion, determent High tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours.

Translations

disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsentɪv] N → factor 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

n → Entmutigung f; to be a disincentive to something → keinen Anreiz für etw bieten; to be a disincentive to do something → keinen Anreiz dafür bieten, etw zu tun; it acts as a disincentive → es hält die Leute ab

disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n (frm) to act as a disincentive (to) → agire da freno (su)
to be a disincentive to → scoraggiare

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disincentive [ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv] n (frm) to act as a disincentive (to) → agire da freno (su)
to be a disincentive to → scoraggiare