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disincentive
noun as in determent
Strong matches
noun as in deterrence
Strong matches
noun as in deterrent
noun as in discouragement
noun as in obstacle
Example Sentences
Mr Musk has criticised rivals including Boeing for the structure of their government contracts, which he says disincentive finishing projects on budget and on time.
Pyro at football matches in Scotland are illegal, but in reality there's no disincentive for fans to use them.
"That would hit us and would be a massive disincentive to save."
As the Guardian pointed out, though, the vendors paid to coordinate canvassing have a disincentive to sniff out fake door knocks, because they themselves get paid “by the door.”
“But all of these things collectively might provide a disincentive to bad actors to once again try to undermine legitimate elections and target our public servants.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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