Opposite of something that motivates or encourages
“The high level of car usage, and the fact the number of large trucks has never been greater, also act as a disincentive to switch to pedal power.”
Opposite of something that provokes or incites a response or behavior
“The major role of military forces will be the deterrence of hostilities.”
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 something that is the source that produces a result
“The degenerationists hold that savagery is the result of degeneration from a superior state.”
Opposite of having a strong commitment to a cause
“He played with utter indifference and apathy because he knew that this was his last season with the club.”
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