DISINCENTIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A negative motivational influence

Synonyms:

deterrence; disincentive

Classified under:

Nouns denoting goals

Hypernyms ("disincentive" is a kind of...):

rational motive (a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument)

Antonym:

incentive (a positive motivational influence)

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