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Synonyms for disincentive
ˌdɪs ɪnˈsɛn tɪv

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. disincentive, deterrence(noun)

    a negative motivational influence

    Synonyms:
    deterrence, intimidation, determent

    Antonyms:
    motivator, inducement, incentive

Wiktionary

  1. disincentive(noun)

    Antonyms:
    incentive

  2. disincentive(noun)

    Antonyms:
    incentive

PPDB, the paraphrase database

  1. List of paraphrases for "disincentive":

    deterrent, deterrence, obstacle, brake

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How to use disincentive in a sentence?

  1. Thenmozhi Soundararajan:

    There's a real disincentive for caste-oppressed Dalit people to share their discrimination.

  2. Republican McConnell:

    Whether it's a payroll tax deduction, whether it's making sure that unemployment benefits continue without a disincentive to return to work.

  3. Republican Sen. John McCain:

    We are not going to have a conflict with China but we can take certain measures which will be a disincentive to China to continue these kinds of activities.

  4. Jim Jordan:

    We should be incentivizing work, not providing a disincentive to find a job, which is a good thing both for the taxpayer as well as for the beneficiary.

  5. Zhou Xiaochoan:

    We worry a little bit that the price signal may give disincentive for new energy types to develop, and could reduce investment in new non-fossil energy.

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