disincentivize
gb/dɪsənsˈɛntɪvˌaɪz/ us/dɪsənsˈɛntɪvˌaɪz/
C1
Inglês
visszatart, elveszi a kedvét
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
visszatart
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] disincentivizes [someone] from [doing something]; [something] disincentivizes [an action]
High childcare costs can disincentivize parents from returning to work.
A magas gyermekgondozási költségek visszatarthatják a szülőket attól, hogy visszatérjenek dolgozni.
The tax rules may disincentivize companies from investing in cleaner technology.
Az adószabályok visszatarthatják a vállalatokat attól, hogy tisztább technológiába fektessenek.
If the penalties are too harsh, they could disincentivize people from reporting honest mistakes.
Exemplos para aprendentes
High fees disincentivize customers from using the service.
A magas díjak visszatarthatják az ügyfeleket a szolgáltatás használatától.
The rule may disincentivize workers from working extra hours.
A szabály visszatarthatja a dolgozókat attól, hogy túlórát vállaljanak.
Erro comum:
It is more formal than discourage. With people, it is commonly followed by from + -ing: disincentivize employees from leaving.
Significado
make less worthwhile
Colocações
disincentivize investment
|disincentivize work
|disincentivize saving
|disincentivize participation
|disincentivize innovation
|disincentivize hiring
|disincentivize compliance
|disincentivize people
|disincentivize employees
|effectively disincentivize
Sinónimos
discourage (More common and general; does not necessarily imply economic or practical incentives.)
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deter (Often suggests preventing an action through fear, risk, or negative consequences.)
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discourage from (Common learner-friendly phrasing for making someone less likely to do something.)
Antónimos
incentivize (Means to encourage an action by offering a reward or advantage.)
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encourage (A broader opposite meaning to make someone more willing to do something.)
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motivate (Means to give someone a reason or desire to act.)
Temas
business
|economics
|policy
|behavior
|work
Definição
To make people less likely to do something by making it less useful, profitable, or pleasant for them.
To make someone less willing to do something, or make an action less attractive, especially by introducing a penalty, cost, or disadvantage or by reducing a reward.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
disincentivize
IPA
GB/dɪsənsˈɛntɪvˌaɪz/
US/dɪsənsˈɛntɪvˌaɪz/
Sílabas e acento
dis - in - centiv - ize (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (centiv)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: disincentivize
- 3rd Person Singular: disincentivizes
- Present Participle: disincentivizing
- Past: disincentivized
- Past Participle: disincentivized
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