deincentivize

Make less appealing

To deincentivize is to remove or reduce motivation for a particular behavior, typically through policy or structural changes.

The opposite of incentivize: where tax breaks might incentivize home buying, eliminating them would deincentivize it.

The new regulations deincentivize short-term speculation.

Common in business and policy discussions, often as bureaucratic jargon.

discourage

dissuade

Convince not to

demotivateReduce someone's eagerness
disheartenCause to lose hope
dispiritCause to lose hope

demoralize · daunt · deter · chill · dampen · undermine · sap · weaken · cool · disincline

consequence

penalty

Punishment for wrongdoing

punishmentPenalty for an offense
fineAcceptable in quality
sanctionApproval or punitive measure

repercussion · drawback · cost · burden · liability · disadvantage · setback · hindrance · handicap · backlash

deter

dissuasion

Convincing someone not to

sanctionsPunitive international restrictions
penaltiesPunishments for infractions
finesMonetary sanctions or particles

restrictions · prohibitions · barriers · constraints · impediments · obstacles · limitations · deterrents · discouragement · moratorium

policy

taxation

Compulsory government revenue collection

regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
tariffsTaxes on imports
feesCosts for services

surcharges · levies · quotas · caps · bans · mandates · subsidies · penalties · fines · restrictions

Opposites

motivation direction

deincentivizeincentivize

Create motivation through rewards

encourage · motivate · reward · promote · stimulate

Family

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