Meaning & use
Disincentivizes
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Discourages a particular action or behavior by making it less appealing or rewarding.
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A high tax rate on cigarettes disincentivizes smoking, especially among younger buyers.
The new policy disincentivizes overtime work by capping bonus pay.
A note on using this word
A relatively modern coinage built from "incentive," common in economics, policy, and business writing since the late 20th century.
Words with a similar meaning
discouragesdeters
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Words with an opposite meaning
incentivizesencourages
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