inducement

[in-doos-muhnt, -dyoos-]

noun

1. the act of inducing.

2. the state of being induced.

3. something that induces, motivates, or persuades; incentive.

   Synonyms: lure, attraction, incitement, spur, stimulus

inducement

/ ɪnˈdjuːsmənt /

noun

1. the act of inducing

2. a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive

3. law (in pleading) the introductory part that leads up to and explains the matter in dispute

Other Word Forms

• preinducement noun
• reinducement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inducement¹

First recorded in 1585–95; induce + -ment

Synonym Study

See motive.

Example Sentences

Ultimately, one suspects Perkins views Liz’s dilemma as little more than an excuse to construct a fun exercise in nightmare inducement that possesses the same craftsmanship that Malcolm clearly put into his swanky cabin.

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Under the International Religious Freedom Act, designating a country of particular concern can trigger sanctions and other U.S. inducements to address religious persecution.

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A hybrid strategy involving maritime and air pressure, covert agitation and inducements, targeted strikes to degrade regime capacity, and political, legal and cyber warfare to isolate Caracas and split the officer corps is realistic.

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Sliwa, 71, insisted he would not bow to inducements he alleged were arranged by Cuomo -- who denies the claim -- to quit the race, like lucrative jobs with fat salaries and a driver.

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Low interest rates can be an inducement for fraud.

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Related Words

• encouragement 
• stimulus