disincentivize
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of disincentivize
First recorded in 1985–90; dis- 1 ( def. ) + incentivize ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“A decision in our favor would address cases not covered by the settlement, including significant adverse pending judgements. Plus, a favorable decision from the Supreme Court would both disincentivize and cover potential opt-outs from the settlement,” he said.
From MarketWatch
Those are the kind of circumstances that disincentivize additional lucrative, long-term deals; especially for a Dodgers franchise that remains focused on keeping its championship window open as long as possible.
From Los Angeles Times
"Betting markets incentivize being right and disincentivize being wrong. If you're right you make money, if you're wrong you lose money," said Crane, the Rutgers professor.
From Salon
States have led the way in enacting laws to disincentivize the use of AI for ill.
From Los Angeles Times
Instead, said Michele Zuin, the city official in charge of budgeting and economics, the aim is “to better manage the numbers of tourists and disincentivize mass tourism, which is what creates, let’s say, the difficulty of living in this city.”
From New York Times
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