Definition of "disincentive" [disincentive]

• Something that prevents or discourages action; a deterrent. (noun)

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• "- A disincentive is added to the acquiring of labor."
• "And it increases the duration of TAA cash payments to three years, from two, which means creating an even longer-term disincentive to get a new job."
• "Give the rich more money its called and incentive, give the poor more money and its called a disincentive."