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

States have led the way in enacting laws to disincentivize the use of AI for ill.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

Or they could create vehicle weight fees that disincentivize big SUVs and trucks that endanger pedestrians.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2023

Raising prices aims to disincentivize skiers on peak days.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2023

And if countries are worried about liability and retribution, it could further disincentivize global health cooperation.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2023

The groups said the legislation is a good first step but argued that it doesn't do enough to disincentivize other garbage incineration plants currently operating across the state.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2023