Meaning & use
Inducements
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Things that persuade or motivate someone to act in a particular way.
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The company offered several inducements, including bonuses and stock options, to attract top talent.
Free samples are a common inducement to try a new product.
A note on using this word
In business and law, "inducements" often carries a slightly negative connotation, hinting at persuasion bordering on bribery.
Words with a similar meaning
incentivesenticements
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Words with an opposite meaning
deterrents
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