DISINCENTIVE


Meaning of DISINCENTIVE in English

(~s)

A ~ is something which discourages people from behaving or acting in a particular way. (FORMAL)

High marginal tax rates may act as a ~ to working longer hours.

= deterrent

? incentive

N-VAR: oft N to n/-ing, N to-inf

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