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disincentive

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(dis′in sen′tiv)

dis•in•cen•tive (dis′in sen′tiv),USA pronunciation n.

something that discourages or deters;
deterrent:High interest rates and government regulations are disincentives to investment.

dis- + incentive 1945–50

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disincentive /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n

something that acts as a deterrent

adj

acting as a deterrent: a disincentive effect on productivity

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