disincentivize

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

verb (used with object), dis·in·cen·tiv·ized, dis·in·cen·tiv·iz·ing.

to discourage or deter by removing incentives: 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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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Origin of disincentivize

First recorded in 1985–90; dis-1 + incentivize

Words nearby disincentivize

disillusioned, disillusionize, disimpassioned, disimprison, disincentive, disincentivize, disinclination, disincline, disinclined, disincorporate, disinfect
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