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Opposite of an incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
Opposite of an act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
Opposite of something that motivates or provokes a person or thing into action
“He thinks leaving large sums of money to children serves as a disincentive to go out and do great things on their own.”
Opposite of a sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone
Opposite of an illicit payment made to someone in return for facilitating a transaction or appointment
Opposite of the state, quality or power of being temptingly attractive
“He told me that he did not want to stay in the motel, highlighting the disgust of dirty sheets and average room service.”
Opposite of something that is the source that produces a result
“The degenerationists hold that savagery is the result of degeneration from a superior state.”
(figurative) Opposite of something that provides a stimulus to the mind or soul
“I am surprised that this fluff actually passed the chief editor's approval.”
Opposite of a sum of money given to someone as a reward for a service
Opposite of the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived
“The staff carried on as if we didn't really exist, and at the conclusion of our dining, we were snidely asked if we enjoyed our meal.”
Opposite of a person or thing that has an uplifting influence on one's intellect, emotion or creativity
“She initially considered him to be a hindrance, but he would turn out to be a pillar of support.”
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