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disincentive

[ dis-in-sen-tiv ]
/ ˌdɪs ɪnˈsɛn tɪv /
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noun

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

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Origin of disincentive

First recorded in 1945–50; dis-1 + incentive

Words nearby disincentive

disillusioned, disillusionize, disillusionment, disimpassioned, disimprison, disincentive, disincentivize, disinclination, disincline, disinclined, disincorporate
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Words related to disincentive

restriction, stumbling block, hardship, obstruction, handicap, bump, interference, snag, difficulty, hurdle, hindrance, hitch, obstacle, interruption, traverse, clog, encumbrance, mountain, rub, hang-up

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British Dictionary definitions for disincentive

disincentive
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv) /

noun

something that acts as a deterrent

adjective

acting as a deterrenta disincentive effect on productivity
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