disincentivize

American  

[dis-in-sen-ti-vahyz] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈsɛn tɪˌvaɪz /

verb (used with object)

disincentivized, disincentivizing

1. to discourage or deter by removing incentives: More affordable cholesterol-lowering medication may disincentivize people from adopting a vegetarian diet.

   The expiration of tax credits will disincentivize future participation in the energy-efficiency program.

   More affordable cholesterol-lowering medication may disincentivize people from adopting a vegetarian diet.

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Etymology

Origin of disincentivize

First recorded in 1985–90; dis- ¹ ( def. ) + incentivize ( def. )

Example Sentences

Many also endorsed proposals to disincentivize private investment firms from buying up homes as well as a $25-billion bond proposed by former Sen. Bob Hertzberg to help first-time homebuyers afford a down payment.

From Los Angeles Times

And while there are no shortage of proposals for how to disincentivize it, believe me: If you think watching a tanking team is bad, wait until you listen to someone go through their ideas to stop tanking.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A decision in our favor would address cases not covered by the settlement, including significant adverse pending judgements. Plus, a favorable decision from the Supreme Court would both disincentivize and cover potential opt-outs from the settlement,” he said.

From MarketWatch

Those are the kind of circumstances that disincentivize additional lucrative, long-term deals; especially for a Dodgers franchise that remains focused on keeping its championship window open as long as possible.

From Los Angeles Times

"Betting markets incentivize being right and disincentivize being wrong. If you're right you make money, if you're wrong you lose money," said Crane, the Rutgers professor.

From Salon