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dis·in·cen·tive: I. noun II. adjective and adverb
disincentive: noun

I . dis·in·cen·tive [dɪsɪnˈsentɪv, Am -t̬-] N

1. disincentive (discouragement):

disincentive

to be [or act as] a disincentive to sth

sich acc abschreckend auf etw acc auswirken

2. disincentive ECON:

disincentive

negativer Anreiz

disincentive

hemmender Anreiz

II . dis·in·cen·tive [dɪsɪnˈsentɪv, Am -t̬-] ADJ

disincentive

to have a disincentive effect on sb

auf jdn entmutigend wirken

disincentive N HUM RESOURCES

Specialized Vocabulary

disincentive

negativer Anreiz m

disincentive

hemmender Anreiz m

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to have a disincentive effect on sb

auf jdn entmutigend wirken

to be [or act as] a disincentive to sth

sich acc abschreckend auf etw acc auswirken

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It might be expected that the degree of the disincentive would depend on how generous the basic income were to be. en.wikipedia.org

This has proved to be a disincentive towards developing the on-reserve natural resources. en.wikipedia.org

During the 1988 protest, he was quoted as describing the existing tax system as regressive, anti-social and a disincentive to owning a home. en.wikipedia.org

The government argued that too many people were taking advantage of the program, and that it acted as a disincentive for seeking employment. en.wikipedia.org

However, it was criticized for offering incentives for women to have children, and for providing disincentives for women to join the workforce. en.wikipedia.org

The government introduced incentives to education and disincentives for not receiving education for instance, the provision of mid-day meals in schools were introduced. en.wikipedia.org

This trading of permits results in a marginal economic disincentive to the buyer and a marginal economic incentive the abater. en.wikipedia.org

This is a powerful disincentive particularly for women. en.wikipedia.org

In 1976, compulsory sterilization policies were put in place and some disincentive programs were created to encourage more people to become sterilized. en.wikipedia.org

The trade provides an economic disincentive to the polluter, while providing an incentive to the less polluting organisation. en.wikipedia.org

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