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incentives

NOUN

lure, inducement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement enticement impetus motivation reason stimulus

STRONG

allurement bait carrot catalyst come-on consideration determinant drive excuse exhortation goad ground impulse incitement influence insistence inspiration instigation motive persuasion provocation purpose rationale spring spur stimulant stimulation temptation urge whip

WEAK

reason why

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement hindrance

STRONG

deterrent dislike prevention

WEAK

block turn-off

Example Sentences

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Rahul Verma, a fellow at the Delhi-based Centre for Policy Research, argues that the rise of a nationally dominant BJP has transformed the incentives facing regional politicians.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The U.S. herd is already at a 75-year low after years of drought, high feed costs and weak incentives to rebuild.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Institutional rules and norms, on the other hand, give bishops incentives to be methodical and cautious.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Some states are creating their own incentives to boost production, including Kentucky which in April issued a new SAF tax credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The problem was the system of incentives that channeled the greed.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis