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DISINCENTIVES Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word disincentives. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word disincentives. (close relations)
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disincentive

Best Alternative Words for DISINCENTIVES

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deterrence
nounn
noun

• a negative motivational influence

• a communication that makes you afraid to try something

• the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

discouragement
nounn
noun

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• the expression of opposition and disapproval

• the act of discouraging

dissuasion
nounn
noun

• a communication that dissuades you

• persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action

barriers
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

deterrents
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

adjective satellite

• tending to deter

drawbacks
nounn
noun

• the quality of being a hindrance

hindrances
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

impediments
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any structure that makes progress difficult

obstacles
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

obstructions
nounn
noun

• any structure that makes progress difficult

• the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• the act of obstructing

• getting in someone's way

Best Hypernyms For DISINCENTIVES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disincentives, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
deterrent drawback hindrance impediment penalty
Phrases (1)
rational motive

Alternatives for DETERRENCE

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